Christmas is on the way, and this is a time of year when many of us are out and about – at festive light shows, Christmas parties or going off on holiday to see loved ones or to get in some sunshine further afield whilst making the most of the time off work.
However, this means that your home is empty a lot more and it is also a time of year when the long hours of darkness make it easier for burglars to gain entry to properties without being seen. Here are some of the things that you can do to reduce your risk of being the victim of a burglary this Christmas…
Use CCTV – Having a CCTV camera installed by a professional like this CCTV Gloucester based company https://apmfireandsecurity.com/cctv-security-systems/cctv-installation-gloucester/ allows you to be able to see what is going on and keep an eye on your home, and can also be a deterrent for burglars.
Don’t Advertise what is Inside – Things like empty boxes that have contained high value items being left outside in the recycling, as well as Christmas trees with gifts underneath that can be seen through the window can all be enticing to a burglar.
Outdoor Lighting – Burglars will often rely on the fact that the darkness allows them to go about unseen, so by using security lighting around your home you can put them off attempting to break in. Especially in entrances and exits, as well as areas that are in the dark.
