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Introduction
The ten principles of crime prevention
How do burglars choose a home to target?
How do burglars get in?
Conducting a home security survey
Securing houses
What opportunities do burglars look for in houses?
Conducting a home security survey to ensure your home is secure
Boundaries
Sheds and other outbuildings
Outbuildings – garages
Burglar alarms
Video surveillance systems
External and internal lighting
Windows
Doors (front and back)
UPVC and sliding doors
Securing flats
What opportunities do burglars look for in flats?
Crime prevention recommendations for flats
How to protect your valuables and your home
Securing home contents
Securing home contents
Ensure your home is secure when away
Motor vehicle crime
Cars and vans
Catalytic converter
Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters
Mopeds
Pedal cycles
Caravans, motorhomes and trailers
Plant machinery
Goods vehicles and lorries
Street crime
Personal safety
Street robbery
Bag theft and pickpocketing
Mobile phones
ATMs and card security
Stalking, domestic abuse and related offences
Stalking
Harassment
Domestic abuse
Nuisance phone calls
Hate crime
Fraud and related crimes
Fraud
Distraction burglary
Rogue traders and door to door sales
How to protect yourself
Smart devices
Online crime
Online dating
Child safety online
Fire and rescue services - request a home fire safety visit
Medical advice
Introduction
The ten principles of crime prevention
How do burglars choose a home to target?
How do burglars get in?
Conducting a home security survey
Securing houses
What opportunities do burglars look for in houses?
Conducting a home security survey to ensure your home is secure
Boundaries
Sheds and other outbuildings
Outbuildings – garages
Burglar alarms
Video surveillance systems
External and internal lighting
Windows
Doors (front and back)
UPVC and sliding doors
Securing flats
What opportunities do burglars look for in flats?
Crime prevention recommendations for flats
How to protect your valuables and your home
Securing home contents
Securing home contents
Ensure your home is secure when away
Motor vehicle crime
Cars and vans
Catalytic converter
Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters
Mopeds
Pedal cycles
Caravans, motorhomes and trailers
Plant machinery
Goods vehicles and lorries
Street crime
Personal safety
Street robbery
Bag theft and pickpocketing
Mobile phones
ATMs and card security
Stalking, domestic abuse and related offences
Stalking
Harassment
Domestic abuse
Nuisance phone calls
Hate crime
Fraud and related crimes
Fraud
Distraction burglary
Rogue traders and door to door sales
How to protect yourself
Smart devices
Online crime
Online dating
Child safety online
Fire and rescue services - request a home fire safety visit
Medical advice
What opportunities do burglars look for in houses?
Insecure garage door
No Intruder Alarm System
Insecure front door
Paved driveway and path
High front boundary
No security light
Recessed, insecure side gate
Wheelie bin in front of side gate
Open, insecure windows
Insecure shed door and window
Low side and rear boundaries
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