All CASAC Burglary Reduction clients are provided with free security advice to help them secure their homes. Many of the ideas are simple - making your home more secure need not cost a lot.A lot of burglaries can be prevented by using simple common sense. Follow the CASAC top security tips below to make sure your property is secure:
- Before you leave your property, make sure that all windows and doors are secured. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars.
- Do not leave any windows open unless you are in the room.
- Never tell anyone that you are on your own.
- Keep the door locked at all times and remove the key. Even if you are only in the garden, keep your door locked!
- Always use door viewers/chains (if fitted) when answering the door in order to check the identity of the caller. Make sure you check ID properly.
- Do not leave door chains on – only use when answering the door.
- Only deal with people by appointment & phone the company they are from to confirm ID.
- Do not use the phone number on their ID badge, find it in the phone book or from a reliable source.
- If work needs to be done in your home choose a trustworthy tradesman – try calling CASAC Check Point on 0845 838 8851
- Keep any spare keys to the property in a safe place and out of sight.
- Don’t leave car keys close to a door or window where someone could access them easily. Keep them in a draw, or upstairs.
- Never leave clues that you are away from home, cancel milk and paper deliveries if you are going away, on holiday or into hospital.
