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Security Advice

Beat The Burglar

Make your home more secure MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE BURGLAR.

Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves. In two out of ten burglaries they don’t even have to use force – they get in through an open door or window.

Look at your home through the burglar’s eyes – are there places where they could break in unseen? Have you fitted strong locks on your doors and windows? Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass?

Reduce the risk of burglary happening to you by making sure you’ve taken these simple precautions. For a relatively small outlay you could make your home more secure and buy peace of mind into the bargain.

Windows

A third of burglars get in through a back window.

Easily visible locks may deter some thieves, because a window lock forces the thief to break the glass and risk attracting attention. DIY shops sell inexpensive key-operated locks to fir all kinds of window. Fit key-operated window locks on all downstairs windows, those which can’t be seen from the street and easily accessible upstairs window, eg. Those above a flat, roof, or by a drainpipe. Even small windows such as skylights or bathroom fanlights need locks – a thief can get through any gap larger than a human head.

Remember to remove keys from locked windows and to keep them out of sight in a safe place. Louvre windows are especially vulnerable because the slats can be removed easily from the frame. Glue the slats in place with an epoxy resin, and fit a special louvre lock. Better still replace them with fixed glass. If you are replacing windows – consider laminated glass. As a last resort, consider fitting security grilles to vulnerable windows – many DIY shops now sell decorative wrought iron grilles.

Lighting

Good lighting can deter a thief.

Some exterior lights have an infra-red sensor that switches the light on for a few moments when it detects something in its range. Sensors can be bought separately to convert an existing outdoor light into a security one.

Don’t advertise your absence when you’re on holiday, or even when out at work or shopping. Most burglars will only tackle an empty house.

If you can, get a friend or neighbor to look after your home when you’re away, by collecting your mail, drawing your curtains at night and generally making the place look lived in. And be prepared to do the same for them.

Look "In" When You`re "Out"

Most burglaries happen when a house or appartment is empty, so: Use time switches – available from DIY shops – to turn on lights, radios and other appliances when you’re out. Don’t tempt the thief – keep all valuable items out of sight.

Burglar Alarms

Visible burglar alarms make burglars think twice.

There are many systems on the market, ranging from cheaper alarms to more sophisticated alarms costing thousands of dollars. Easily installable ‘wire-free’ alarms are available whereby sensors fitted around the house transmit radio detection signals to a control system. These systems usually take 3-4 hours to fit. Wired alarms are cheaper but take longer – around a day or more – to install.