In the last 3 months (Aug, Sept, Oct) only two crimes have occurred in the Upper Broughton area. One, an 
assault on a security guard patrolling the railway and the other, an intruder in our local hostelry. Fortunately nothing was taken.
Now that the darker evenings are upon us, and the days shorter, we should all be thinking about increasing our security during the winter months. Criminals and offenders in general, serving their custodial sentences are often interviewed. Two out of three questioned stated they would always prefer properties to be or look unoccupied. These and other statements help every home owner to make their homes less attractive to the burglar. Some simple steps in making the home look occupied, even if you’re out can deter the would be burglar.
- Draw the curtains in rooms normally occupied at night.
- Lighting timers. To give the occupied effect. Do not leave just the hall light on burglars quickly realise you’re not in.
- Leave a radio on – maybe a talking channel. Voices indicate occupancy
- Securely lock all doors and windows before going out. Set alarms, if you have one. Burglars do look for the flashing indicator to if the alarm is set.
- If you have a dog, don’t shut it in a small room, if possible let it roam the ground floor. A barking dog will soon deter anyone creeping about outside.
- Ensure all outside PIR or other lights are working properly.
- If away, ensure you leave a phone number or address or other information with a trusted acquaintance, so that you can be contacted.
- Mark your valuables with your post-code or one of the high-tech marking fluids such as SmartWater
Should anyone wish to purchase Smart Water at the special price of £18-00 please contact me.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe, secure and happy Christmas and for 2010.
Paul Noone 01664 822008 / 07980 104270
