Safety in and around your home

Some simple tips to help keep your home and possessions secure. 

Lock doors 

Most burglars gain entry to a house through a door. Always lock your doors when you leave the house or go to bed. Don’t forget to lock your shed, garage and any side or back gates. 

Lock windows 

Where window locks are fitted, keep the keys safe as it’s the residents’ responsibility to replace these. Make sure to lock windows when not in use, even if you are in for the evening and especially when you leave the house or go to bed. 

Lights on 

Most burglaries take place between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Leaving the lights on when you go out in the evening will make opportunistic burglars think someone is at home, and reduce the chances of a break in. Consider leaving lights on a timer or leaving the radio playing, and always ensure valuables are kept out of sight. 

Install alarms 

Installing an alarm in a place where it can be easily seen is a good way of keeping your home safe.  Research shows that homes without a security system are much more likely to be burgled. 

Knowing an alarm will alert neighbours of a potential break in gives you peace of mind while you are away from home. 

Hide keys 

Leaving a spare key outside your home under the doormat or flowerpot is extremely risky. If you often need to leave out a spare key for some reason, consider a secure key lock box mounted to a wall. 

Insurance 

As we own the building in which you live, we are responsible for insuring it. We arrange building insurance cover through Ecclesiastical Insurance.  

Further information available here  household-insurance