In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand burglary and how it can be prevented. For more visit – http://perpetuityresearch.com/1776/preventing-burglary-tips-from-convicted-burglars/.
In brief, here is what burglars suggested –
Install a monitored alarm
Buy some security cameras
Remove valuables visible from the road
Visible neighbourhood watch stickers
Use a property marking product such as SmartWater on technology/portable items
Have your upstairs lights on a timer when you are out
Don’t allow fliers/papers/post to mount up
Draw the curtains
Lock the doors when at home.
The presence of a dog was also identified as a strong deterrent.
