Why have security measures?
Research found that security was shown to be
the most significant determining factor in
whether a household experiences a burglary or
not. Households with no security have been
shown to be far more likely to become
victims.
The majority of home security measures are
common sense and low cost, and can result in
reduced insurance premiums.
The majority of burglars can be detered by
simple security measures.
Statistics prove that by taking quite simple
precautions you can deter a would be
intruder, the majority of whom are
opportunistic. It is of course necessary to
take extra precautions to keep out the
professional burglar but remember that
security buys you time, something the
intruder does not have. The list below will
help you to identify any steps you may need
to take to protect your premises and your
personnel property.
- Main entrance door - This should have a 5
lever mortice lock or cylinder mortice lock
lock conforming to British Standard BS3621.
- Other external doors - Should be fitted
with either a 5 lever BS3621 mortice lock or
with top and bottom mortice security bolts.
- Windows - Windows on the ground floor are
vulnerable to forced entry, especially at the
rear of the premises. These should be fitted
with key operated window locks. Above ground
floor any window that can be easily reached
via a roof or drain pipe should be fitted
with a key operated window lock.
- Double French doors & patio doors
should be fitted with top and bottom mortice
security bolts and a mortice lock in the
centre if possible.
- Outbuildings & Garages usually
contain garden equipment etc that would be
help an intruder to force entry to your
premises, you should secure these by fitting
a suitable 5 lever mortice lock or good
quality padlocks.
- Car and Van manufacturers have made giant
steps in recent years to combat vehicle theft
by the fitting of immobilisers - however this
has exercised the minds of thieves to develop
other ways of stealing new vehicles. Car
theft of new cars is now predominently
achieved by stealing the car keys! According
to a government survey a staggering 85% of
cars registered after 1997 were stolen using
the keys. Thieves now take the route 1 option
by breaking into homes to obtain just the car
keys, in order to steal the expensive new car
standing in the driveway. Leaving your car
keys near your front door, window or on the
kitchen table is an easy option for the
brazen criminal.
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