Don’t let thieves house-sit this Summer!
Sometimes the last thing we think about is home security when we’re about to jet off for sun, sea and sangria. Although Aylesbury Vale is a low crime area, it doesn’t mean if you don’t secure your home that you will return to your home as you left it.
Follow the Community Safety Partnership top tips to keep opportunist thieves at bay this summer:
- Do not leave valuable items like your TV, sound system and other hi tech gadgets where thieves can see them.Don’t leave keys near entry points where they can be fished or hooked out.
- UV Mark belongings with your postcode and house number. Keep a list of the make, model and serial number of these items and take photos of any valuable items that can't be marked.
- Make your home appear occupied. Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries and ask a trusted neighbour to collect your post. Use automatic timer-switches to turn on your TV or radio so it sounds like someone is home.
- Make sure you have up to date contents and buildings insurance.
- Put all your tools away so they cannot be used to break into your house and lock your garage and shed with proper security locks. If you have to leave a ladder out, put it on its side and lock it to a secure fixture with a "close shackle" padlock or heavy duty chain.
- Cut the lawn before you go and trim back any plants that burglars could hide behind.
- Most burglars get in through a back door or window. Make it difficult for them by locking all side or back gates and adding trellis to the top of walls and fences. Fit lights that come on at night to cover the sides and back of your house.
- Make sure you've locked all outside doors and windows and, if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set.
- Don’t advertise your whereabouts on social networking sites, it could attract unwanted attention from thieves.
To watch the Community Safety Partnership home security video, click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpHaQQR773c&list=HL1340109460&feature=mh_lolz
To view more Community Safety advice, click on the link below.
http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/community-living/community-safety/crime-disorder/
