There are many facets to home security and the following fact sheets provide information to help you ensure your home is safe and secure.

10 Steps to increase home security (PDF, 70Kb)

1. Join Neighbourhood Watch
2. Marking of valuables
3. Fences, trees and shrubs
4. Backyard security
5. Lighting
6. Protect your power supply
7. Door locks
8. Window locks
9. Security screens and doors
10. Alarms

Residential Security Appraisal & Information Sheet (PDF, 69kb)

Burglary prevention (PDF, 72Kb)

• Facts about home burglars
• What can you do?
• A practical audit for your home
• Reporting a crime

Burglary: what now?: (PDF, 72Kb)

• What is burglary
• What to do if you're burgled
• What to report
• Initial police response
• Incident Report (IR) Number
• Evidence: fingerprints and DNA
• What happens to your report?
• Insurance
• Can I stop it happening again?
• Victim Support Service

Intruder alarms:  (PDF, 43Kb)

• Choosing a lock or alarm

Security lighting and power supply:  (PDF, 43Kb)

• Criminals don't like to be seen!
• Protecting your power supply