Opportunistic thieves don’t have a day off just because it hot and sunny outside.
When you leave home, make sure your home, garage, shed is secure to avoid ‘sneak-in thefts’.
An open window is an invitation to thieves.
Keep your home safe
To keep your home safe you can:
lock your doors and windows or fit extra locks
use a security bar for your door
use security items certified by Secured By Design or Sold Secure
put your keys somewhere safe
avoid putting your address or room number on your keys
avoid putting a calendar near a window
install a security alarm
add security lights such as motion sensor or timer-activated lights
consider using CCTV to check and record activity on your property
add window grills or heavy wire mesh
If you’re on holiday
To protect your property when you’re away, you can:
avoid posting on social media
ask someone to check on your home, open and close curtains, and remove post
use Royal Mail’s Keepsafe service
ask a neighbour to put your bins out and put them back
use timers on lights
set your house alarm
What to do if a break-in happens
If you think someone has broken into your house or garden you should not go inside in case the intruder is still there.
If you can:
go to a neighbour or safe place
call 999 if you think the intruder is still there
call 101 or fill in our online form if the intruder has gone
Victim Support can give support after a break-in, and help deal with the police, insurance, and other processes.
How to report a break-in
If you want to tell us about a break in, you can report it online, by phone, or in person.
Report it using our online form
Learn about other ways you can report a crime to us
