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🏠 Burglary Prevention Advice – Know the Risks & Protect Your Property 🏠 Burglary remains a crime that is often opportunistic, with offenders targeting properties that appear insecure, unoccupied, or easy to access. Understanding how and when burglaries occur can help reduce your risk. 🔎 Common trends we see: Entry through unlocked doors or windowsAccess gained via the rear or side of properties, where visibility is lowerOffenders identifying homes that appear empty (e.g. no lights, build-up of post)Quick theft of items such as cash, jewellery, vehicles keys, and electronics🛡️ Steps you can take to reduce your risk: Use this checklist to make your home more secure: 🔐 Doors & Windows
☐ Lock all doors and windows every time you leave or go to bed
☐ Double-lock UPVC doors and use mortice locks where fitted
☐ Ensure windows (especially ground floor) are secured 💡 Lighting & Visibility
☐ Use timer switches or smart lighting when out
☐ Install motion-activated lights at entrances and rear gardens
☐ Keep hedges and fences trimmed to improve visibility 📦 Property Appearance
☐ Avoid letting post build up – ask a neighbour to collect it
☐ Do not advertise holidays or time away on social media
☐ Keep valuables out of sight from windows 🔑 Keys & Valuables
☐ Keep house and car keys away from doors and windows
☐ Store handbags, wallets, and electronics out of view
☐ Consider using a safe for high-value items 🛠️ Outdoor Security
☐ Lock sheds, garages, and gates
☐ Secure tools – they can be used to break into homes
☐ Fit security lighting or alarms to outbuildings if possible 📹 Additional Security Measures
☐ Install CCTV, alarms, or video doorbells
☐ Mark and register property (e.g. Immobilise, SmartWater) 👀 What to look out for: Unknown individuals trying door handles or looking into vehiclesPeople lingering around properties or accessing rear gardens without reasonVehicles driving slowly around residential streets or repeatedly passing📢 Report suspicious activity early – this can prevent offences from occurring:
📞 101 for non-emergency reports
🚨 999 if a crime is in progress Working together as a community helps deter offenders and keeps our neighbourhoods safer. #BurglaryPrevention #CrimePrevention #CommunitySafety 
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