House Crime
Protect Your House Against Burglary
Burglary victims often wonder why the burglar picked on their house. To prevent burglary you need to consider:
“How does a burglar’s mind work?”
Burglary, on the whole, is an opportunist crime. A burglar will select his target because it offers them the best opportunity to carry out his crime undetected and with the fewest number of obstacles in their way. A building that presents itself as unoccupied and insecure is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured:
- side gates open
- accessible windows open
- ladders left out, allowing access to otherwise inaccessible windows
- garden tools available to force entry
- untrimmed hedges or high fences preventing natural surveillance
Each of these makes access to the building far simpler and is an indication to the prospective burglar that it’s worth a second look. The question is, are the occupants in?
- milk bottles or parcels on the doorstep
- newspapers and mail in the letter box
- unlit houses after dark
- all windows shut in very hot weather
These are signs telling the burglar that he is unlikely to be disturbed in the course of his work. Naturally, circumstances may arise when such situations may be unavoidable. If we can take measures that tell the burglar that this building is too difficult or too risky a target, he will hopefully move on. Are you leaving a thief the key to your house?
- never leave a Spare Key concealed anywhere near the front door – burglars know all the hiding places
- prevent letterbox burglaries by storing keys away from the front door
- do not label your house keys in case you lose them and they fall into the wrong hands
Remove temptation:
- where possible, try to keep valuables out of sight from windows
- Security Mark all Your Valuables and sentimental items
Make it look as though your house is occupied:
- install high security doors
- install timers which switch lights or radios on and off automatically
- have a neighbour or friend pop round to clear your letter box or doorstep
- encourage a neighbour to park on your drive
- if going out after dark, draw the curtains, leave some lights on and a radio playing
If you are away for extended periods:
- cancel the delivery of milk and newspapers
- disconnect the telephone answering machine, or re-word your greeting message to give the impression that you are only temporarily unable to answer
- enlist the help of a neighbour, friend or relative to keep a regular eye on your property and keep the front door clear of deliveries
- if you are prepared to leave a key with a willing neighbour/relative, ask for curtains to be drawn and lights to be put on at night. If snow is on the ground a few footprints will make the house appear inhabited
- check your insurance policy. Some insurance policies for contents don’t cover you if you are away for more than 30 days
- set your Burglar Alarm
- if you do not have an alarm, consider investing a few pounds in a dummy alarm box. It may well deter the opportunist thief
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