Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Your quick guide to National Home Security Month

October 2013 has been designated National Home Security Month, so we've decided to focus in on the five areas highlighted by the campaign.

1st-6th Oct - CRIME IN YOUR AREA – WHAT’S THE RISK?

The Local Police and Neighbourhood watch groups can give you a detailed idea of the crime statistics is your local area as well as helping with advice on how to ensure your home and local community are as safe and secure as possible.  'Our Watch' operate a great website where you can enter your postcode and find up to date statistics on crime in your area as well as contact details for local Neighbourhood Watch groups and the local Police.

7th-13th Oct - SECURE YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS

We've said it before but simply closing and locking your windows and doors could reduce home burglaries by nearly a third! Fitting strong and secure locks is essential as many old doors and windows and even modern UPVC windows can be fitted with weak locks which burglars can easily break using various known methods.

CASAC provide a free home security assessment carried out by our experienced engineers where they will assess your current home security and recommend any replacement locks to ensure your home is secure as possible. They can also change the locks on the day if you decide to go ahead with the quote.

14th-20th Oct - PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES

Modern appliances, equipment and jewellery can be very pricey as well having sentimental value so protecting your valuables is of utmost importance.

We recommend making a note of all your appliance serial numbers and registering them with an online company. This means it's easier for police to track your items if they're stolen and turn up somewhere else and you can easily prove they belong to you.

Smaller items and those without a serial number can be marked with a UV pen, either with your postcode or address which means if they do turn up elsewhere they are easily identifiable as yours.


21st-27th Oct - OUTSIDE PROTECTION

A strong gate and fence or well maintained hedge is the first line of defence your home has against intruders. Making sure it's properly maintained is key though as shrubbery and hedges can provide cover for burglars if not kept trim.

We always suggest installing a PIR sensor which will activate a light or socket when triggered by movement or heat sources around your property. This will ensure you and your neighbours are aware of any activity after dark.

CCTV is a great security measure as it provides a visible deterrent and can help supply evidence to help secure a conviction if you are the victim of crime. 


Garage and shed security is one area many home owners often overlook when securing their home. These buildings can contain thousands of pounds of equipment and appliances so make sure doors and windows are  properly secured with strong locks and that windows are obscured and the building firmly attached to the ground… thieves have been known to lift the roof or entire shed off the ground to get to the contents!

28th-31st Oct - FUTURE HOME SECURITY

The future of home security is looking bright, products such as the CS87T Real Time Wireless  CCTV System is a high end yet affordable Closed Circuit Television system which provides a visual stream from the camera direct to your smart phone or tablet and is already available to the standard consumer. Other exciting developments in the home security field continue to offer greater control, operation and security to the home owner and make securing your property easier  than ever before.

If you want to get involved for find out more information about National Home Security Month use the Twitter Hashtag #NHSM or visit the website www.homesecuritymonth.com/ 

For any help or more information on any of the products mentioned above or to book a home security assessment just contact CASAC on 0845 519 2122 or email mail@casac.org.uk

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