Even though burglary rates have progressively decreased over the past ten years, becoming a victim may be distressing, upsetting, and often expensive to resolve. The good news is that there are a variety of ways to make your home safer, so take a look at each potential access point, including your doors and windows, to see if they can be strengthened. In addition to opportunistic burglaries, some burglars investigate a property in advance, occasionally collaborating with other crooks. Therefore, it’s crucial to consider precautions to make sure your home always appears to be occupied and that there are no obvious hiding places where a possible thief could go to inspect the property.

Brighten the surroundings

Vandals, burglars, and other criminals dislike being the centre of attention. With enough outdoor lighting, you can keep them at bay. Put up lights near the garage and other outdoor structures, along walkways, in the front and rear yards, and in other outdoor areas. In addition to making intruders wary, you’ll lessen your chance of stumbling as you ascend the front steps. These suggestions will help your outside security lights work even better, try to put motion-activated lights to use, Utilise solar-powered lighting to save energy and Put the lights outside on a timer by using a smart outlet. 

Boost the safety of the fence and gates 

Don’t provide burglars with a simple entrance through a broken gate or overgrown fencing. Try to have a garden gate that is both solidly built and the same height as the adjacent walls or fences. Metal gates lack shelter for an intruder and are more difficult to scale than solid wood equivalents because of their open design. Verify the security of the hinges, bolt, and padlock on the garden side. Additionally, if possible, put two distinct locks on a gate. Make sure all of your fencings are in good shape; if any panels are broken, burglars may be able to view the area or possibly enter.

Consider your dog’s safety

Whether you want a dog in place of or in addition to a security system, they can give an extra layer of protection to your house. However, not all canines are created equal when it comes to protecting your home and loved ones. Guard dogs stand up for and safeguard property. They are not household pets. On the other hand, family dogs that provide protection watch over humans as opposed to a physical space.

Keep your belongings somewhere safe

One way to deter burglars or at least make sure they don’t go off with your important and expensive belongings is to have a safe in your home. You can get something that couldn’t be moved like browning safes or have ones that are hidden in the home.

Keep extra keys in a lock box

It’s hazardous to hide a house key. Sometimes, cunning (or fortunate) robbers discover hidden keys. Additionally, if there are no signs of forced entry, insurance providers can decline to pay for your losses. A combination lock box is an answer. It should be discreetly fastened to your house or a fence post.