Advice on burglary prevention

Advice on burglary prevention

At this time of year as the winter nights draw in unfortunately the number of burglaries increase.

Please take a moment to read the below advice and remain vigilant in securing your property.

What makes your home attractive to burglars?

- A high front boundary, which hides perpetrators from view

- A low side and rear boundary enables quick and easy access to garden

- Accessible wheelie bins to climb on

- No visible intruder alarm

- No security lighting

- Valuables on display

- Open or unsecured windows 

- Unsecured garage or shed doors

- No visible CCTV or video doorbell

Things to do before you leave home to help prevent you becoming a victim of burglary.

- Close and lock all doors and windows

- In the evening pull curtains/blinds and leave a light on

- Set your burglar alarm even if only going out for a short time

- Never leave important documents or ID in obvious places

- Put keys out of reach of letter box and front door.

- Hide small electronic devices and jewellery away.

- Register valuable items with www.immobilise.com The UK national property register.

For more information search www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention call 101 to report a crime, get advice or raise local policing issues. In an emergency call 999.