top 10 security tips.

If you want to be certain your house is as safe as you can make it, here are 10 tips you should follow.

  1. Fit strong locks to external doors and windows, and make sure they are locked at all times
  2. Always remove all keys from inside locks, and keep them out of sight and in a safe place
  3. Fit sturdy deadlocks (British Standard BS3621) to all doors
  4. Make sure your doors and frames are strong and in good condition - wood doors should be at least 44mm thick
  5. Mark your property - having it marked helps police verify it's been stolen
  6. Fit a door chain or bar and door viewer (spy-hole), and use them.
  7. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat, in a flowerpot or behind a loose brick - thieves know to look there first
  8. When you are out in the evening, leave your lights on and shut the curtains
  9. Install outside security lighting; if other people can see your property a burglar may think twice
  10. Keep your tools and ladders securely locked up – a burglar could use them to get into your house

Please phone the police if you see anybody acting suspiciously, either on 999 if it is an emergency or if it is not an emergency use 03000 111 222

For more advice please contact the Safer Community Team by phone (03000 111 222) or email from here.

Our safer community team are anxious to make everyone in the village aware of the risk of burglaries so please make a point of warning your friends and neighbours.

top 10 security tips.