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Burglary
Prevention Advice |
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Burglary, on the
whole, is an opportunist crime. A burglar will select his target because
it offers him the best opportunity to carry out his crime undetected
and with the fewest number of obstacles in his way. A building that
presents itself as unoccupied and insecure is far more likely to be
targeted than one that is properly secured. |
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If you take the precautions
outlined below, a thief will quickly see what he is up against and
probably look for an easier target. Be aware of the need to protect
your home and yourself at all times |
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- Install good quality locks
- Consider installing an intruder alarm system.
- Display your house number clearly to enable emergency vehicles
to find your house easily.
- Never leave notes which a thief could read (to family, friends,
etc).
- Don't leave keys in "hiding places" around the house
for a thief to find. Leave spare keys with a trusted friend.
- Keep valuable documents in a bank, with a lawyer, etc.
- Don't leave your house keys with your car keys when having your
vehicle serviced or when using a parking station.
- Never keep large sums of cash or easily stolen valuables, such
as jewelry, unprotected in your home. Keep valuables you don't
often use in a bank safe deposit box.
- · Lock all the doors and windows whenever you leave the
house, even if it is just to go into the backyard or to the nearby
shop,
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Don't invite the burglar into your
home. Remove temptation. Make it look as though your house is occupied. |
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Before you go on
a vacation |
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- Tell your neighbour when and where you are going.
- Cancel mail, newspaper, milk etc.
- Give your neighbour a phone number
- Turn telephone sound down.
- Lock all doors, close all windows.
- Install outside lights and keep them on at night.
- Have a neighbour or friend pop round to clear your letterbox.
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- Think before you open the door - use the door keyhole or look
out of the window to see if you recognise them
- Ask callers for proof of identity. Genuine tradesmen should
carry some sort of identification. Check this carefully. If you
are unsure, telephone the company the caller claims to represent.
- Beware of callers who attempt to distract you by claiming that
they have seen something untoward in your rear garden or somewhere
which may encourage you to leave your house - they may have an
accomplice awaiting this distraction.
- If you are not convinced of the identity of the caller, don't
let them in. Ask the caller to come back later and arrange for
a friend, relative or neighbour to be present on their return
or ask the caller to contact this person.
- What if someone asks to use your phone? Say no, and send them
to the nearest phone booth. Or offer to make the call for them,
locking them outside your home.
- When you admit a repairman or salesman, do not leave him alone
for even a few minutes.
- If you get a 'wrong number' phone call, don't chat. Just say
'wrong number' and hang up quickly. Never give your name and address.
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