Burglary Prevention Advice - Protect Your Home

Protect Your Home From Burglary

Homes left looking unoccupied can attract burglars. Taking a few simple precautions can significantly reduce the risk.

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💡 Make Your Home Look Occupied

Use timer switches or smart bulbs to turn lights on automatically when you're away or after dark. Milton Keynes are seeing an increase in properties being targeted that are in complete darkness and no cars on the drive.

📹 Install Visible Security Measures

Consider a smart doorbell or CCTV system. Visible security devices can deter potential offenders and may provide valuable evidence if a crime occurs.

🌳 Improve Natural Surveillance

Keep hedges, bushes and trees trimmed around doors, windows and pathways. Overgrown vegetation can provide cover for offenders. Offenders' appear to target detached houses whereby there is easy access over a fence or a redway/public footpath at the back of the address.

🔒 Secure Doors, Windows and Gates

Always lock doors and windows when leaving your property and before going to bed. Don't forget garages, sheds and side gates. Consider an alarm for patio doors.

💎 Protect Your Valuables

Keep valuables out of sight and away from windows. Property mark and register belongings free at: www.immobilise.com

👀 Work With Your Community

Ask trusted neighbours to keep an eye on your property when you're away and consider joining your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

Report Suspicious Activity

If you see suspicious activity around homes, vehicles or gardens:

999 - Crime in progress or immediate danger

101 - Non-emergency reports

www.thamesvalley.police.uk - Online reporting

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