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Hello, Here are a few tips to help keep you and your home safe: In most burglaries, thieves gain access through an open window or door. Please make sure that these are securely locked.Pay extra attention to your back doors and check the condition of any frames, hinges and glass panels.Don't leave your house and vehicle keys in the lock or on a side table in view of a window – making it easy for a thief to 'fish' them through your letterboxDon't leave items in open porches that could be used to enter your home – for example, curved-handled umbrellas to open doors or 'hook' keys through letterboxesAlways lock your front door from inside - in particular UPVC front doors that have handles, as they are often left unlocked when people are in their house. Burglars know this!Secure uPVC doors by fitting a snap resistant cylinder lock, certified to TS007 standard – accredited locksmiths can advise on recommended productsCancel newspapers and milk if you're going away for a few days and ask a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property, pushing post sticking out of the letterbox inside fullyDon't lend burglars a hand with garden tools – put them away and ensure outside sheds and store cupboards are securely locked when not in useChain tools, cycles, mowers, ladders and tools together inside the shedBring tools inside if you do not have a shed or garageMark your property with your postcode and house number – this makes stolen property easier to trace and it can be positively identified as yoursRegularly check fences and gates are in good repair and check for any overgrown areas where someone could hideI hope you have found the above useful. Applying basic crime prevention a difference. Lets make it a part of our daily lives. Thank you Tamima | 
