Open doors or windows, inadequate locks, poor lighting and maximum potential for easy escape are a few of the characteristics that pique the interest of would-be thieves. To ensure that you keep your home protected and safe, here are some tips to cut your risk of becoming a victim of residential crime. Use extra locking devices on all doors and windows. And don't forget to put deadbolts on all doors leading outside. You can also purchase screws and wooden dowels for your windows to prevent easy access.
Burglars hate lights and noise.
When you go out at night, connect your interior lights to a timer, play a radio on a low volume or use decoy objects like an old pair of shoes outside the front door to create the illusion that you're home. A watchful neighbour is the best burglar alarm and it costs nothing. Get to know your neighbours. Burglars are nervous about robbing homes that are visible to nearby neighbours. What's more, if you're going away, don't forget to tell your neighbours how long you will be gone.