16/02/2025
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This February half term be sure to layer up your home security ποΈ
When the schools break up for the holidays, unfortunately we do often see a rise in burglaries as people pack up and leave their homes unoccupied. There are some basic things you can do to improve your home security and make sure it is as you left it on your return.
Itβs important to check all your doors and windows are locked with the keys removed. Leaving doors, windows, side entrances, and patio doors insecure creates an open invitation for burglars. Check to see if you have left any ladders, chairs, or wheelie bins on display which could be used by burglars to gain access.
If you have a video doorbell, make sure this is charged so you can see whoβs visiting your home even when youβre away.
If you are heading out for the day or visiting family over the weekend be sure to check your upstairs windows and your sheds and garages are all locked. These can be easily missed if you are in a rush.
π Avoid leaving car keys near entryways or in plain sight. If you can, keep them in a Faraday pouch (a fabric or leather bag with metal mesh to block signals) and in a drawer away from doors or windows.
π Secure your vehicle: Check your fob has done its job β make sure the lights on your car have flashed, the alarm is on, and if they can, your wing mirrors have folded in. If you can, secure a steering lock especially if you are leaving your car on the drive for a long period of time.
π² If you can, keep motorbikes and pedal bikes in the garage, shed or behind a secure door. Be sure to use a D-lock or multiple locks to keep them safe from opportunist thieves.
Going away? Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your home. Draw curtains or blinds and cancel any deliveries you might receive while away. If you have timer switches be sure they come on later in the evening as the nights get lighter.
Head to the comments to learn how to report suspicious activity π