Hot Weather - Home & Personal Safety Advice

Hot Weather - Home & Personal Safety Advice

Hi Everyone,

As the warm weather continues , it is great to see more people are enjoying parks and open spaces.

During our foot patrols recently, we have noticed some homes with windows left open. We completely understand that everyone wants to keep their homes cool, but unfortunately an open window is an open door and can provide an easy opportunity for burglar.

Home Security 

Close and lock all doors and windows when leaving your home , even for a short time.

Avoid leaving ground-floor or easily accessible windows open , especially overnight.

Use window restrictors where possible for ventilation.

Keep Valuables out of sight and secure rear doors, side gates and sheds.

Consider using a doorbell camera or CCTV

Personal Safety & Theft Prevention 

Keep bags, phones and valuables close, especially in busy areas

Never leave belongings unattended in parks, cafes or pubs.

Lock your vehicle and remove valuable from sight.

Shed and Garage Security

First off , check that your insurance covers the contents of your shed or outbuildings from theft.

Consider a battery-operated shed alarm.They look low key,but they respond to movement or door contact with an extremely loud siren.

Property mark your items and take photographs of them. Some tools can be painted with your name or postcode, and forensic marking is also an option.

Staying Safe on Nights Out 

Stay with friends and plan your journey home.

Use licensed taxis or trusted transport.

Anti-Social Behaviour

If your experience noise nuisance,street drinking or other anti-social behaviour , please report it early to Brent Cross Council or Met Police 

Reporting 

Emergency : Call 999 if a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger.

Not Emergency : Call 101 or report online via the Met Website.

Anonymous reports : Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111