How to Protect Your Home From Burglary

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So, you just bought a house in a lovely neighbourhood last year, but suddenly the crime rates have gone up. It may just have been one isolated incident, but that won’t stop you worrying about protecting your own home and family. Fortunately, there are a plenty of things you can do to avoid being a victim of burglary. Here are simple ideas you can think about when you want to keep your property safe.

Take a Walk Outside

It can often help to see things from a burglar’s perspective. Talk a walk around the outside of your home and try and spot any weaknesses. Where would a burglar most likely be able to get in? Do you have any broken windows, doors? Could a burglar easily climb to the next floor to get in an open window? By knowing your homes weaknesses, you’ll be one step ahead of any potential intruder.

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Keep Your Gardens Tidy

For a burglar to notice the perfect time and place for entering a house unnoticed, they’d have to do their research. It’s not unheard of for burglars to hide in shrubbery or trees in gardens to monitor their victim’s routines. If a burglar was found in your home, your messy garden could be the best place to run and hide so he isn’t caught, only leaving when the coast was clear. Keep your garden clear so no-one has the potential to hide there.

Build a Fence

Building a fence around your home means that potential burglars have less opportunity to see into your property. The more privacy you have, the less tempting your home becomes to burglars because they can’t plan their entrance and exit as well as they would in an open view house. It’s also harder to climb a tall fence than it is to climb through a ground floor window.

Security

If you’re really concerned about the threat of burglary, there are precautions you can take to make you and your family feel safer. For example, have a look at the best home security camera system for your property. You can also install sound or motion detectors that switch on a light whenever something is detected. If you have valuables in the home that you want to keep locked away, you could consider investing in a safe.

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Don’t Leave Items on Show

One of the biggest temptations for burglars is seeing something as an easy target. For example, if you leave your car keys on a windowsill, why shouldn’t a burglar attempt to steal them and your car? Keep keys, jewellery and other expensive items out of sight. That includes garden items, such as barbeques and lawn mowers. It’s surprisingly easy for burglars to make a quick bit of money by stealing things you’ve left outside.

Know Your Neighbours

Your neighbours could be all the difference when it comes to stopping your home from burgled. If the spot something suspicious, neighbours you’re friendly with will attempt to stop it or call you straight away.

 

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