Here are practical, proven burglary prevention tips you can apply at home or for a business. I’ve grouped them by impact so you can prioritize easily.
🏠 Home Security Basics
💡 Make Your Property Look Occupied
- Use motion-activated exterior lights.
- Put timers on indoor lights, TVs, or radios when away.
- Park a car in the driveway if possible.
- Ask a neighbour to collect mail and packages.
📹 Security Technology
- Install a security system (even signs alone can deter burglars).
- Use video doorbells and cameras at entrances.
- Ensure cameras are visible, well-positioned, and well-lit.
- Enable phone alerts so you’re notified immediately.
🌳 Garden & Exterior Safety
- Trim bushes and trees away from windows and doors.
- Secure ladders, tools, and bins so they can’t be used to gain access.
- Use fencing and locked gates where appropriate.
- Add gravel near windows—it makes noise when stepped on.
🤝 Neighbourhood Awareness
- Get to know neighbours and watch out for each other.
- Join or start a Neighbourhood Watch program.
- Report suspicious activity promptly—don’t assume someone else will.
🧳 Travel & Social Media Tips
- Avoid posting real-time vacation updates online.
- Don’t announce long absences publicly.
- Pause deliveries or use vacation holds.
🏢 For Apartments or Businesses - Control access with key cards or codes.
- Change codes regularly.
- Keep entrances well-lit and monitored.
- Train staff or residents on security procedures.
🚨 Extra Deterrents
- Use a safe bolted to the floor for valuables.
- Mark valuables with an engraver or UV pen.
- Keep curtains or blinds closed at night.
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