The Castle Perimeter

The border of our property should show a physical and psychological boundary beyond which an offender should feel uncomfortable
We should clear away vegetation and spruce up our house. A run-down looking property may attract the wrong sort of attention
Ensure our home is clearly marked with a number or name. Precious moments could be lost as emergency services struggle with unclear signs
Promote natural surveillance from those passing by. At the front of the property
keep perimeter fencing or planting low. Remove vegetation that could screen an
intruder trying to hide
At the rear, or where surveillance is not practicable, fencing should be as high as our local planning authority permit, usually 2 metres, but 1 metre next to a highway
Gates are always a potential weak point, so we should ensure they are soundly constructed, and have a secure, strong lock.
Side gates should be at least 2 metres high, and checked to see that they cannot be lifted off their hinges
Fences with a trellis on top are a cost effective barrier, as they are difficult to climb without breaking and causing a noise
Barbed or razor wire could alas nowadays leave us vulnerable to prosecution, but a thorny hedge is OK!

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