Steven Cotter - Southwell Rural Crime Prevention Home Security Have a 5 lever lock to BS3621 fitted to your main exit door. All other exit doors require a mortice bolt fitted at the top and the bottom. Always have a door chain and viewer fitted if possible. External doors should be kept locked and the keys removed. Keep keys out of sight in a secure place.
Windows require to be fitted with one or more suitable locks fitted along the opening edge.
Mark all your property with your postcode and house number. When going out or away on holiday, leave lights on time-switches and also have a radio tuned into a talk program. If you are away for any length of time, remember to cancel the newspapers and any other regular deliveries. Ask a neighbour to mow your front lawn and to park their car on your drive to give the impression that the property is occupied. Whenever possible lock your vehicle securely in a garage.