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Dear Residents, Crime prevention tips regarding Home Security Doors & Windows Double-lock all external doors: lift, lock, remove key every time. [met.police.uk]Install burglar-proof windows and laminated glass, and use sash stops, key locks, or restrictors for accessible ground-floor or reachable windows. [met.police.uk]Exit Routine Checklist Before leaving home, follow the “exit routine”: Secure all doors and windows (double-lock)Hide valuables and keys (including car keys), keep curtains closedActivate burglar alarm, use light/radio timersLock sheds, garages, bikes securely inside outbuildings. [met.police.uk]Garden & Perimeter Keep front garden visible—short fences and trimmed hedges prevent hiding spots. Use tall fencing, trellis, thorny plants at sides/rear. Install gravel paths to signal intruders. Consider CCTV with smartphone alerts, though it doesn’t replace secure door/windows. [met.police.uk]Flats & Communal Areas Ensure communal doors close securely, report faults, and don’t buzz in strangers. [met.police.uk]Promote key-fob systems, trimmed external shrubs, good lighting, and secured shared spaces. 📦 3. Additional Precautions Mark and record valuables for easier recovery if stolen. Keep receipts, serial numbers, consider property marking. [met.police.uk]Prevent doorstep theft by having parcels delivered to neighbors or using timed deliveries. Secure outbuildings and garages to avoid providing tools for burglaries. 📘 4. Useful Met Police Links General home safety advice (crime prevention hub):
https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/ [met.police.uk]Checklist before leaving home:
https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/leaving-your-home-checklist/ [met.police.uk] | 
