Check your home: Ensure that your home is secure and that no one is home. Use smart home technology or timers to create varied lighting schedules to avoid being a target.

Lock your windows and doors: This is a basic but essential safety measure to prevent intruders from entering your home.

Avoid leaving gifts in full view: This can attract burglars and make your home an easy target.

Be aware of your surroundings: Stay alert and be cautious of anyone who seems suspicious or uninvited in your home.

Inform trusted neighbours: If you're going out for the evening, give the impression that your home is occupied by leaving lights and television on, shutting curtains, and fitting a door chain or bar.

Nominate someone to collect you: If you're going out for the evening, give the impression that your home is occupied by leaving lights and television on, shutting curtains, and fitting a door chain or bar.

Know your route and time: Inform someone of your route and time you are expected home.

Avoid walking alone at night: Use well-lit populated routes and be aware of your surroundings.

Know your alcohol limits: Stick to your limits and avoid situations that may put you in danger.

Consider smaller shopping trips: Too many bags can afford more opportunity for someone to steal from you.

Report suspicious activity: If you see anything suspicious, report it immediately to the police.