Crime Prevention
Protect your home
Research shows that a set combination of security actions provides up to 50 times more protection for your home versus no security. A combination of WIDE actions is the most effective and recommended by police throughout the country. Additionally, at Neighbourhood Watch we believe neighbours keeping an eye out for each other is also key to preventing burglary.
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WINDOWS: Lock your windows
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INTERIOR: Put your interior lights on a timer
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DOORS: Double or deadlock your doors
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EXTERIOR: Put your exterior lights on a sensor
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NEIGHBOURS: Keep an eye out for neighbours
Tips for home security
Confused.com have some very useful security tips on protecting your home from burglars. They say that more than a third (37%) of Brits have been a victim of burglary, according to their research. Apart from the emotional toll a burglary can take, it can also be stressful going over the incident with the police and claiming on your home insurance policy. Their 14 simple security tips could help avoid all that and protect your home from burglars.
Protect your car
Did you know, in the UK, a car is stolen on average every ten minutes (ITV, 2020). Whilst we can't always prevent it, there are simple steps we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming a victim of car crime.
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Leave your car locked - a simple mistake that can prove calamitous: 44% of cars were broken into via an unlocked door.
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Leave your car well-lit - 80% of car crime occurs during the evening or at night. Parking near streetlamps or in a busy area can deter thieves.
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Leave your car empty or with no items on show - Owners often forget that personal belongings within the car are at as much risk of being stolen as the car itself.