🏡 DARKER NIGHTS – KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE

🏡 DARKER NIGHTS – KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE

As we move further into October, the evenings are getting darker earlier, with the sun setting at around 6.25pm. 🌙 

Residents are reminded to take a few simple precautions to help protect their homes and belongings.

🔒 Lock doors and windows, even when you are at home.

👜 Keep purses, wallets and bank cards out of sight and away from windows and doors.

🔑 Keep keys in a safe place, away from letterboxes and windows.

💡 Use timer switches on lights when you are out to give the impression someone is home.

🏠 Before going to bed or leaving the house, check that all accessible windows and doors are securely locked.

For more information on home security check our website Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

For Darker Nights information check  https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/darker-nights/

A few simple steps can help reduce opportunities for opportunistic crime and keep your home and belongings safe.

Stay safe, stay secure and look out for one another this autumn.