Winter Home Security Tips

Making your home unappealing to a burglar is the key to preventing it

from being burgled during the winter period and is one of the most effective forms of crime

prevention.

Darker and colder nights can mean ‘easy pickings’ for criminals,

with an increase in burglaries during the

winter months.

Typically the number of break-ins across the UK increases when it gets darker earlier (a burglary

occurs every two minutes in the month of November).

Make sure all doors are securely locked

at all times.

If you are not going to be home leave a light

on or on a timer to give the illusion that your

home is occupied.

Make sure all accessible windows are locked and have

restrictors fitted for added security – intruders can wiggle through any gap that is larger

than a human head.

Have a burglar alarm fitted. Some alarm systems can end up costing as much as £2000, if this is something

you can’t afford have a dummy alarm fitted for as little as £14.99 a fraction of the price but equally as effective in

deterring a burglar.

Lock all garages and sheds.

Have motion sensing lights fitted to the outside of your home.

Mark any valuables with a UV pen and register them on www.immobilise.com

Keep your curtains or

blinds closed at night.

Don’t leave any valuables where they can be seen by passersby on

the street.

Don’t share any holiday plans on

Social Media.

If you are going on a winter break leave a spare key with a trusted neighbour or relative so they can keep an eye on your home whilst you’re away.