Britain's Break-in Terror - page 2

6 months ago 19th May 15:12

- Never leave a spare set of keys outside, burglars know all the hiding spots, instead, leave keys with a trusted friend.

- Lock your side gate to prevent easy access to the back of your house where burglars will be out of sight from the street.

- Make sure you have a lock on garden sheds, particularly if they contain garden tools as these could aid a burglars entry to the property.

- Outdoor lighting can give burglars less places to hide, the best to use is high-efficiency, low energy lighting that is turns on from dusk until dawn.

- Beware of the dog!  The thought of a barking dog can be enough to put off burglars, even if you don¹t own one, think about putting up a 'Beware' sign.

- Intruder alarms can be a good way of protecting your home, ensure that they are always activated when the home is unoccupied

- Make sure your home contents insurance is up to date, and that you're insured for the correct amount. Many insurers require a notification of high-value items in the home.