How To Deter Burglars!

This post is provided by Luca Yates.

Nobody likes the idea of coming home to find that their house has been burgled but it happens all too often in Australia. How do you stay safe and make sure that you are not the next victim of this detestable crime? 

Do Not Make Their Job Easy

Make their job as difficult as you can for them by securing their points of entry. Burglars will usually try to enter your home through the doors and windows, so make sure that these are secure, even if you are only popping to the shop for five minutes. Fit Meshlock doors to your home and this will deter criminals. Meshlock doors are available from Westral and offer the strongest stainless steel doors in the country.  

A burglar knows that if it is going to take them a long time to break into your home then there is more risk of them being caught. This will deter them from trying and they will move on. 

Do Not Leave Valuables On Display

Do not leave items such as money or jewelry on display. It is easy to get comfortable in your home and leave valuables on a hall table or window sill by mistake, but it would not take long for a burglar to reach in through an open window and help themselves. Invest in a safe to lock away your valuables, even when you are in the house, and they will be a lot more secure.

A fancy car is a great status symbol but park it on the driveway and it sends a message to a potential burglar about your status too. If they know you are wealthy, they will think that you are more likely to keep valuables in the house too. If you have a garage, then make sure you always use it to park your car. That way you are not advertising your wealth to a criminal.

Social Media

Steer clear of advertising when you are out of the house by posting your whereabouts on social media. This can be like a red rag to a bull for a savvy burglar. Knowing where you are and how long you are likely to be away for can let them know how long they have to burgle your house. This is especially true if you have gone on holiday. Post pictures of your hotel or airplane and the burglar will know they have a week or two to clean your house out entirely. 

Deterrent Sticker

One novel but effective way of getting burglars to leave your home alone is to purchase a ‘beware of the dog’ sticker. You know you do not have a dog but no burglar is going to risk a tussle with a rottweiler to prove that you are bluffing. This is a sure-fire way to have the thief running for the hills.

Follow these anti burglar tips to make sure that you stay one step ahead of the criminals and do not become the next victim of their hateful crime.