It is possible to put off potential intruders from entering your home without turning it into a Fort Knox look-alike. Whilst it is important to have a suitable security system in place in your Kent home, there are a few simple steps you could take to prevent possible intrusions.
Empty House
If you are planning on going out for the evening or away for a prolonged period of time, don’t leave your house looking as though it is empty and unattended. Leaving lights on or even having a radio on intermittently throughout the day will create the impression that somebody is home and can prevent burglars from attempting to break in.
Reinforce Doors and Windows
Adding another lock to doors and windows can raise the security in your home sufficiently to put off the generic intruder. Many thieves know how to break simple door and window locks but by adding a stronger lock you could ensure your home is protected.
Don’t Leave a Spare Key
Remarkably, even in this day and age people still leave spare keys hidden under places such as plant pots and mats. Thieves are aware of these and if they are attempting to break into a house they will check such places. If you are worried about needing a spare key, why not see if you can leave one with a neighbor you trust just in case? Likewise, it is unwise to have your address or anything which could identify you on your keys in case you lose them and they are picked up by the wrong person.
Neighborhood Watch
Getting to know your neighbors and looking out for each other is a great way of deterring intruders. If someone was hanging around your property and your neighbor didn’t recognize them they would be more likely to report them to police than if they are unaware of the comings and goings of you and your family. Looking out for each other also increases community spirit and research has shown that neighborhood watch programs do significantly reduce the number of break-ins in an area.
Of course, the best way to protect your property is to invest in a suitable home alarm system but the above steps can also be preventative and help to deter any unwanted intruders from entering your property.
