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Local priorities: Burglary Prevention |
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Hi Barnsbury residents,
As the warm weather continues, please ensure that your home remains safe from burglars. It can be very tempting to leave some windows open even if you just pop out for 5 minutes, but this is when thieves might make a move. Residential burglaries are often opportunistic; the perpetrator will try a few addresses until they get lucky. Barnsbury's figures for burglary remain low, and we want to keep it that way!
While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe.
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