With an increase in property crime in town, residents should be more security conscious and sharpen up measures to protect themselves against break-ins.
One of the best measures is to get an alarm system, which will give you the added advantage of a swift response time by a security company. If you can’t afford a system, there are cheaper ways to make your house less of a target.
• Maintain your garden to give burglars less cover to hide
• Ensure all windows have burglar bars and keep them closed whenever possible
• Invest in motion-sensor lights or time switches outside your home
• Leave one or two lights on at night, such as the bathroom or hall one
• Keep your blinds and curtains closed to avoid tempting burglars
• Buy a “beware of the dog” sign, this will make them think twice before climbing over the fence
• Invest in barbed wire fencing or spiked palisades as this makes it more difficult to enter your property
• Lastly, get to know your neighbours as they will be the first ones to notice suspicious activity or join a neighbourhood watch for extra protection.
