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There are so many things to love about autumn, the colours, hot chocolates, woolly jumpers, bonfires and pumpkins. But with these seasonal changes, also comes an increase in burglaries as the evenings draw in. We want everyone to be security aware, and safeguard their homes from criminals. Follow this important advice to secure your home this autumn: Even if you’re popping out for a short while, ensure all windows and doors are locked and secure. If you don’t and you get burgled, your home insurance could be invalidated because you left your home insecure.
Keep any valuables out of sight of windows and keys safely stored away from letterboxes.
Consider leaving a small light on when you go out in the evenings, or on a timer.
Autumn gives us many reasons to be out and about doing seasonal activities, or going away during the half term, but how much do you share online? Think about how public your profile is before posting your Halloween highlights when you’re away from home.
It’s that time of year, when weekends may include clearing leaves from driveways and gutters, but always remember to shut away ladders and tools – don’t leave them in sight for any opportunist burglars.
Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold. If you like and trust your neighbour, ask them to keep an eye on your home when you’re out, and take in parcel deliveries, so they don’t sit vulnerable on your doorstep.
As we head into the colder months, ensure your back garden is secure. Consider a solid, high garden gate with a lock and additional fencing and planting, as there will be less privacy from trees, now the leaves are falling. Over these coming months, we will be sharing burglary prevention tips, advice and alerts as part of our #DontFallVictim campaign – so keep your eyes peeled for more. Remember, if you have CCTV footage or images of suspicious behaviour that you think we should know about, submit it to be reviewed through our suspicious activity portal. You can report a burglary to us online here. In an emergency, always call 999. |
