General Home Security

Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves during daylight hours. In 20% of burglaries they don’t even have to use force – they enter through an open door or
window.
Consistently locking our doors and windows will reduce our risk by about 20%!
Over 60% of burglars enter through the rear of the property where they have less
chance of being seen, so reducing the opportunities for entry here can make a real difference.
Our security begins well before we reach our door. Our first layer of security is as
we enter our local community – which is where NHW starts to be effective.
It is worthwhile conducting a systematic review of our home. Try to look at our home
through the burglar’s eyes. How easy is it to get to the back of our property? How
easy is it to break-in? Are there places where they could break-in unseen? Have we fitted strong locks on our doors and windows? Would they have to make a lot of
noise by breaking glass? Is there a ladder, garden tools, or convenient bricks lying
about to use as tools?

Have we ever had to break into our home?
If we have gained entry without a key then let’s assume we were no more clever about it than a burglar!

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