Advice - Burglaries - Part 2

Advice - Burglaries - Part 2

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🏫 Advice on Burglaries - Part 2

Fencing and Boundaries of your property…

It is possibly something that is consider last when doing security checks around your property. But really it is something that should be considered first, at it is the vulnerabilities of the property those opportunists are looking for. Here is a few things to consider...

Rear boundaries – walls, fences and hedges at the side, front and the rear of properties should be high - at least 1.8 metres. So that access to those opportunists is kept to a minimum. Using prickly climbing shrubs along wall trellis can make it harder to climb into back gardens, examples are Berberis, and climbing roses.

Lock any gates surrounding your property – keep them locked when not in use, even during the day if this is an option – for example keep it unlocked if you are expecting family/friends or a delivery. An open gate is the perfect excuse to walk in and check security measures you may have around your garden.

Shared access – shared garden access points can be a risk in allowing unsecured access along the side and backs of multiple houses. They are best communally secured by a gate in view of the street. Or use a padlock with a pass code on that all residents know the code.

Lighting – around the house would prevent offenders from hiding in darkened areas.

Good visibility – ensure that neighbours & passers-by have some view into your front garden/yard area – leaving limited areas for opportunist burglars to hide. Sometimes if something wrong is happening, it can be reported at the time or told during house-to-house enquiries. Ideally boundaries at the front of your property should be kept no higher than one metre.

Pathways – gravel driveways/paths will crunch when walked on – so acts as a deterrent as thieves will find it harder to move around houses without being heard. Solar/electric lights can be a big help too as it creates shadows - deterring thieves or opportunists.

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Thanks, PCSO Kirsty Hunt