The Round Hill Society

How Secure Is Your Home

Daily security

• Keep all wallets, credit cards and car keys out of sight and out of reach.
• If you leave your house empty, even if you are in the back garden, lock all the doors and windows
• An intruder alarm can be an effective deterrent against burglars
• Make it a habit to mark your valuables by using your postcode and house number or name
• Some articles are unsuitable for marking so photograph them next to a ruler
• Register your property at www.imobolise.com

After Dark

• Leave some lights on if it will be dark when you get home
• When you go out in the evening, always leave a light on in a room that cannot be peered into from the road
• Fit security lighting that can detect movement

Front Door Security

• Don’t let anyone into your home that you don’t know. Always ask for identification – official visitors won’t mind being asked for ID.
• Fit a door chain or bar and, if you have a solid front door, a wide angle door viewer

In the Garden

• Ensure that gates or access to the rear of the house are locked and secure
• Trim overgrown plants – don’t give burglars a hiding place
• Secure garden tools and ladders in a locked shed or garage to prevent them being used to break in to your home.