Top tips to keep your home safe from Intruders!

Did you know that a burglary occurs every 20 seconds in the UK.

More Security has compiled these tips to help protect your property.

• Ensure that at least one room is lit when your home is empty.
  
  
• Either remove or prune all trees, hedges and shrubbery to no more than one metre high. This will allow for natural surveillance from neighbours and passers-by.
  
  
• Never leave an answering machine message indicating you're not at home.
  
  
• Cancel milk and papers if you are going away and don't leave notes in the letterbox saying the keys are next door.
  
  
• Close and lock your doors and windows! Most burglaries occur because windows have been left open or doors left unlocked.
  
  
• Don't leave valuables in sight through windows where potential burglars can see them.
  
  
• Join your local Neighbourhood Watch Group and look out for each other. Your local crime prevention officer can point you in the right direction.
  
  
• Make sure your home doesn't look deserted when you are away.
  
  
• Use timers to turn on and off lights, televisions and sound systems.
  
  
• Leave a car on the drive, if possible. If not, ask a neighbour to leave their car in the driveway.