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Your home security mistakes putting you at risk

Learn how to keep thieves at bay
Leaving belongings out
Creating a vulnerable outdoor office
Leaving a key in obvious places
Placing outdoor storage by windows
Forgoing garden CCTV
Not having your front of house on show
Leaving tools around
Leaving a key fob by the front door
Leaving your keys near the door
Leaving car keys on display
Leaving notes out for delivery drivers
Not having a burglar alarm (or having an unreliable one)
Letting post pile up
Making it easy for ID thieves
Posting on social media when you're  away
Leaving expensive goods on display
Having low fencing (or none at all)
Forgetting the garage
Not checking the deadlock
Not having a video doorbell
Not installing motion-activated lighting
Using a window air-conditioning unit
Having a quiet driveway
Posting pictures of your house keys online
Leaving rubbish out
Having a dense garden
Not installing locks on windows
Having a ‘To Let’ sign outside
Not participating in Neighbourhood Watch
Not having a dog
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Learn how to keep thieves at bay

According to a report by Crime Rate UK, there were 250,690 home burglary incidents in 2022. While these are some alarming statistics, the good news is there is plenty you can do to secure your home and protect your belongings from burglary. Click or scroll on to check out the most common oversights that make homes vulnerable and learn what preventative measures you can take to keep your property secure. 

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Abby Driver

26 March 2024

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