Tips to protect your house this summer

Dear Resident

Take some time to protect your home this summer

During April Dacorum (16), East Herts (15), St Albans (15) and Three Rivers (14) saw the highest number of burglaries.

To make your home more secure follow these tips:

Lock all doors and windows and ensure any PVCu doors are locked properly by lifting the handle and using the key to double-lock them.

Consider installing a doorbell camera, internal camera and/or monitored burglar alarm.

Install ‘dusk to dawn’ external lighting and use timer switches or wi-fi plugs/systems in your home to control internal lights, radios and a simulated TV.

Keep keys and valuables secure and out of sight.

Ensure boundary fences are secure with side gates locked. Keep tools and ladders in a locked shed.

Secure bins at night and put garden furniture away for the winter as these can be used by burglars as climbing aids to gain access to upper floor windows.

Ensure your vehicle is locked and remove all valuables as burglars often check to see if doors are left unlocked.

Look out for your neighbours especially if they are vulnerable, by reporting any suspicious activity you notice in your area.

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