As temperatures start to rise so too can insecure burglary rates due to people leaving windows and doors open when they have gone out or are in the back garden.
Hampshire Constabulary is reminding residents to consider the following as the temperatures start to warm up:
• Keep ground floor or accessible windows shut and locked in rooms you are not using
• Don’t leave doors and patio doors open
• Remember to lock up properly before going to bed
• Remember, insurance companies often will not pay out if a burglary is a result of an insecure door or window
• If you are carrying out DIY to your home, don’t leave ladders and tools out. Keep them locked up.
• Make sure you lock side or rear gates
• Do not do business at the door. Often companies who tout at the door for gardening and home improvements turn out to be bogus
• If you are in the back garden having a barbeque, don’t be tempted to leave the front door open for your visitors to let themselves in
• If you are going out for the evening remember to use a timer switch on lamps or radios to give the impression someone is home.
Other points to remember as the weather heats up:
• Going cycling? Remember to lock your bike using a decent D-lock even if leaving it for a couple of minutes
• Remember to shut and lock car windows and sunroofs even if parked on your drive
• If you are gardening, don’t be tempted to leave doors and accessible windows open
• Check the security of sheds and garages and make sure it is adequate
• Check that your walls and fences are secure
• Don’t leave power tools lying around, even if just for a couple of minutes
• If you are buying new garden tools or outside equipment mark with them with your postcode and register for free at www.immobilise.com
