Burglary is a very real threat. With the latest ONS Crime Survey demonstrating an estimated 1 in 100 U.K homes suffer from burglary related incidents every year, there is a major call for protecting both our loved ones and prized possessions. Burglary is an unfortunate circumstance of our reality, though we may not be able to stop it from occurring, there are ways we can mitigate our losses and help to protect our assets from thieves. Here are a few tips from Macaw Security Solutions when it comes to safeguarding against unwanted threats.
How Burglars Choose Their Victims
It is common for thieves to scope out potential homes before they commit the crime. Their version of window shopping is to assess whether the property holds enough value to invade. They will often look for a lack of security measures, open windows, and ways in which they can enter the property easily (broken fences, loose doors, easy to climb walls).
Where to Place Your Valuables Whilst at Home
A vital part of safeguarding your home from burglary is removing the temptation from prying eyes, keeping all expensive goods and electronics out of plain sight. Avoid leaving assets where they can be easily seen via the windows of your home. Also avoid advertising the contents of your home by ensuring packaging from expensive purchases are discarded.
Best Places to Hide Valuables
Most burglars want to spend as little time as possible within the home they have chosen to invade. This is because the longer time spent within the invaded home increases the likelihood of arousing suspicion and getting caught. There are many places to safely store your valuables within your home if you do not have a safe. For example:
1. Your kitchen – hiding valuables in kitchen cupboards, empty cereal boxes and food containers.
2. False/temporary fixtures within your home.
3. Your garage – in storage boxes.
It’s always best not to put all your valuables in one spot, spreading them throughout the house will decrease the chances of them all being stolen.
Extra Precaution Measures to Protect Your Valuables
Another way to help save your valuables if your items have been stolen is to mark them with a UV pen detailing the house number and postcode. This helps the Police and Pawn Brokers identify stolen goods.
Having a reliable security system in place is integral in defending against the threat of homenburglary incidents. Visual deterrents such as installing CCTV cameras and ‘beware dog’ signs are all important aspects of keeping your home and valuables safe.
Our experts at Macaw Security Solutions can help to provide you with round the clock protection and peace of mind. You can find out more about our layered security approach by clicking here.