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Keeping your property safe at Christmas Make your home looked lived in – When out and about use a timer switch to turn lights on and offExternal security lighting – Illuminate areas that burglars may use to hide. Look after deliveries – If you are not going to be home for a delivery, ask a neighbour to take in your parcelLock up – When not at home, even just popping to the shops, make sure all windows and doors are locked. Do not hide keys under the plant pot or door mat – Use a key safe or install a keyless access.Letterbox fishing – Keep keys away from letterboxes, out of view and stored in a safe place.Social media – Thieves often trawl social media, be mindful of what you post and do not let people know when you are away from the home.Keep cash in the bank – Do not keep large amounts of cash in the home.Keep calendars out of sight – Burglars can look through the window and see when your home will be emptyDon’t leave presents under the tree – Burglars may see presents under the tree and identify you as a potential target. Recycle packaging – Packaging can be an indicator that you have expensive items in the home and make you a target. Garden and garage security – Make sure you still check your garage even though you may not be using it as regularly. Hide expensive gifts – Burglars will look for the ‘big ticket’ items and target homes specifically for these items. Speak to your neighbours – Looking at joining NHW will provide extra eyes on your home. Ask trusted neighbours to take bins out or turn lights on and off if you are away on holiday. Use your house alarm – Even if you are out of the house for a short period, burglars are often efficient at what they do and can target your home in this time. |
