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Is Your Home Really Secure? 7 Common Mistakes People Make

Most intruders aren’t master criminals – they look for easy wins. Here are the mistakes that make you an easy target:

  1. Leaving windows open – even upstairs and especially patio doors around the back

  2. Hiding spare keys – under the doormat, or a rock

  3. No visible security – signage, stickers etc. are deterrents in themselves

  4. Poor outdoor lighting – dark areas where opportunists can hide

  5. Advertising holidays on social media – never post details of your holiday before or during, save the photos and updates for your return.

  6. Weak or outdated locks.

  7. Forgetting the garage or shed – criminals love them.

Fix these, and you’re already ahead of most people.