Most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves looking for the easiest way of getting into your home without being seen or disturbed.
Look at your home through the eyes of a burglar. Are there places where a burglar could break into your home without being seen? How would you get in if you had forgotten your keys? If you could get inside, so could a burglar.
Follow the advice on this page to help secure your home.
Windows and doors
- When you go out, always close and lock external doors and windows, even if you are just going out for a short time.
- Ensure your keys are kept in a safe place out of sight and well away from your letterbox. Consider taking your keys up to bed with you at night, but make sure you can escape in the case of a fire.
- Fit a five lever mortice lock to all exterior wooden doors. Patio and French doors should have top and bottom bolts fitted.
- Window locks, especially on older windows, will help stop people getting into your home.
Intruder alarms
- If you don’t have an intruder alarm installed, we would suggest that you consider having one installed. Intruder alarms may prevent intruders from breaking into your home as a visible deterrent. Alternatively, if an intruder does attempt to break into your home the alarm activating may scare them off.
- If you are considering buying a new intruder alarm, it’s a good idea to obtain at least three quotes from industry approved installers (NSI or SSAIB) or talk to your insurer who may have some recommendations.
- You can also use the Trading Standards website Buy With Confidence website to check for vetted suppliers in your area.
- There are three types of Intruder Alarm available:
- Monitored alarm - If the system is breached, a monitoring station informs the key holders and Police within minutes.
- Audible only alarm - If activated, an alarm sound will alert your neighbours.
- Auto-dialling alarm - If the alarm is activated, the sound will alert your neighbours and the system will dial a series of telephone numbers.
For further and more detailed advice please refer to our Securing your home guide.
Be a good neighbour
If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999.
Speak to our Crime Prevention team
To speak to our Crime Prevention Unit about protecting your property and reducing your chances of becoming a victim of crime, email crime.prevention@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
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