If you, at your work place, stop and ask your co-workers, you will find an astonishing number of staff who have been victims of residential break and enter, car theft, vandalism and theft. We should make a commitment for 1999 to keep safe, healthy and protected in our vehicles and in our homes. If all accesses are visible to neighbours or from the street, burglars are less likely to break in . Ensure your house number is visible from the road and the laneways. Black numbers on a white background or white on black seems to work better than brass numbers.
Brass tends to throw back the reflection of light making it harder to read.
To correct this you could sand them down to a dull finish . A well-lit entrance is a deterrent. Motion sensor lights are particular effective. However, your light bulbs should be protected to prevent breakage or tampering. Shrubbery can provide a hiding place pruning and exterior lighting to remove shadows may solve the problem .