How can I prevent my home being burgled?

With frightening stats coming to light which show that an attempted burglary takes place at over 700,000 homes each year – that’s one roughly every 45 seconds – it’s a good idea to try and reduce the chance of it happening to you.

At Venture Security, we advise our domestic clients to follow certain rules to minimise the risk of an attempted break-in. These include:

• Installing security lighting – motion-triggered lights at the front and rear of your house will draw unwanted attention to and put the spotlight on anyone up to no good.
• Keep valuables hidden – don’t tempt burglars by leaving expensive jewellery on a bedroom windowsill, or car keys within easy reach.
• Make security protection obvious – flashing intruder alarms are a clear deterrent.
• Shut all windows and doors when you go out – even if you’re just popping up the road for a paper.
• Join or set up a neighbourhood watch scheme.

Of course, all these preventative measures are enhanced tenfold when combined with one or more of the range of services available for Venture customers.

From having CCTV cameras installed, a rapid response team on call, routine patrols or even on-site security available on a short or long term contract, there are a number of different services available to suit you and your budget.

Being proactive and appointing the security of your home to a professional, licenced team is a smart move if you won’t want your home ending up as part of a crime statistic intended to jolt others into action.