Visual deterrents like alarm systems, motion activated lights, CCTV cameras and even video doorbells will make your house less attractive to burglars. A strong security system makes getting caught much easier for them, which means they'll be more likely to leave your house alone.
'If a bell box or outdoor siren is installed on a house it usually means that there’s a burglar alarm inside the home, and some of these are connected to a professional monitoring centre where they can request police response,' says Jonathan from Simplisafe. 'These are great to help deter potential intruders.'
Make all the points of entry into your home unyielding, and again this will encourage burglars to move on. Doors should always have more than one lock, as this makes it twice as difficult for thieves to break in.
'Arguably the most important and effective measure you can take to keep your garden secure is to fit a garden gate lock,' says Ryan from Hiatt Hardware. 'Often overlooked, garden gate locks are a useful deterrent to thieves and are very cost-effective.'