Crime Prevention Tips: Keep Burglars at Bay
Burglaries can happen anywhere but by taking a few simple steps you can make your home a much harder target for criminals. Don’t let burglars spoil your peace of mind—follow these essential tips to help deter crime and protect what matters most.
Top Home Security Tips
• Light Up Your Property: Use indoor and outdoor lighting. Use timer switches to make your home look occupied when you’re away, especially after dark.
• Install CCTV: Visible security cameras are a strong deterrent and can help police investigate if a crime occurs.
• Lock All Doors and Windows: Always secure all entry points, even if you’re only popping out for a short while.
• Don’t Advertise Absences: If you’re leaving home for a prolonged period (such as going on holiday), let a trusted neighbour know. They can keep an eye on your property, bring in post, and create the impression that someone is home. This includes openly sharing locations on social media.
• Neighbourhood Watch: Be part of your local community. Even a simple wave or greeting can deter strangers and alert others to something unusual.
• Secure Valuables: Keep expensive items such as jewellery, laptops, and keys out of sight from windows and consider lock safe security.
• Keep Gardens Tidy: Overgrown bushes and trees provide cover for burglars. Keep hedges trimmed and gates locked.
• Mark Your Property: Use visible security marking or property registers to make stolen goods harder to sell.
• Perimeter Deterrents: Consider fencing/wall security installation
• Remove Climbing Obstacles: Bins and ladders can be utilised by burglars to gain access.
• House Alarm: Installing/Turning on house alarm when away from the address or when asleep

See Something Suspicious?
• Report all suspicious activity—including unknown cold callers or people acting strangely—to police by calling 101.
• In an emergency, always call 999.
Let’s work together to keep Stanground safe. Your vigilance and small actions can make a big difference!