Keep ground floor or accessible windows shut and locked
Don’t leave doors and patios doors open.
Remember to lock up property before going to bed.
Remember insurance companies often will not pay out if a burglary is a result of insecurity.
If you are taking the opportunity to do some DIY to the house, don’t leave ladders and tools outside, keep them locked up.
Make sure you lock side or rear gates leading to you garden.
Do not do business at the door, often companies who tout at the door for gardening and home improvements turn out to be bogus and checking out your property.
If you are going out for the evening remember to use a timer switch on a lamp or radio/ TV to give the impression someone is home now the nights are drawing in.
Remember to shut car windows and sunroofs even if parked on your drive and keep the car locked at all times.
If you are working in the garden, remember not to leave expensive power tools lying around, even for a couple of minutes.
Scrap metal has a high value. Don’t leave expensive gardening equipment out side unattended, check security of sheds, garages and outbuildings.
