Preventing Burglaries during Holidays
Sunday, 11th December 2016
Keep Up Appearances
- If possible, consider a house-sitter to look after your home while you’re away
- Put a stop on your mail or ensure it is collected regularly and not left overflowing in your letterbox
- Cancel any newspaper subscriptions – uncollected newspapers can tell burglars you’re not at home
- Arrange for a neighbour to take your bins out and in
- Ask a neighbour to occasionally park their car in your driveway
- Arrange for a neighbour or friend to maintain your garden and mow your lawn
- Turn down the volume on your telephone so burglars cannot hear it ringing
- Set up a timer for a lamp or lights to come on at night
- Set up a timer for a radio to turn on and off throughout the day
- Be careful when posting holiday plans on social media – don’t advertise that your home is vacant
Lock Up and Improve Security
- Install locks on all doors and windows
- Install and activate an alarm system
- Lock away tools and other items which could be used in a burglary
Follow the advice in the Preventing Burglaries From Homes Fact Sheet
Source: Help Yourself
