Dear residents, Here are a few tips to keep your home safe, not just during the holidays but throughout the year. Always lock doors and close windows when you go out, even if you will only be out for a short time. Window locks can help to stop people getting in, especially older windows and windows without double glazing. Use deadlocks if you have them - they make it harder for thieves to get out again. Do not use deadlocks whilst you are in the property. Do not leave spare keys outside or in a garage or shed. Keep garden sheds and garages locked and think about using a battery-operated alarm. Keep car and garage keys out of sight in the house. Do not leave window and door keys in their locks. Always draw your curtains at night and make sure all valuable items cannot be easily seen from outside. Fit a door viewer so that you can see who is at the door. Also have a door chain so that you can open the door a little way to talk to visitors. - Make sure that any security improvements you make to your house do not stop you getting out quickly as soon as possible in case of an emergency.
How to contact us: Call 101 in a non-emergency Call 999 in an emergency See all available options: www.westmidlands.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us |
