Ask yourself 14 questions


Over 80% of burglaries are forced entries. Make a risk assessment of your home.

In assessing risks you need to look at your home from the offender's viewpoint.

• Does it have a visible deterrent of an alarm system front and rear?
  
  
• How easy is it to approach unseen?
  
  
• Can a sneak in thief get in the house even when you are indoors or out washing the car?
  
  
• Are approach routes covered by shrubs and trees, which provide excellent cover?
  
  
• Can the "security" light sensors be reached and turned or damaged?
  
  
• Can a first floor window be reached by a low roof or climbing a pipe?
  
  
• Do the windows and doors look in bad repair and easy to force?

• How would you get in if you lost your keys?
  
  
• How do you think a burglar would try to get in?
  
  
• In your assessment how secure are the approach routes to your property?
  
  
• Do you need to upgrade any existing security system?
  
  
• How safe are is your garage / sheds etc.? Apply the same aims for the garage and outbuildings.
  
  
• Are all ladders secured?
  
  
• Can I remove the external bedding from my windows?

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