As the weather improves and the nights grow shorter thieves tend to change their habits and make the most of the opportunities that we give them as we enjoy the nicer weather.<\/p>\n
There are simple, cost effective ways of deterring this type of crime.<\/p>\n
As you tidy up the front garden for the summer season consider trimming hedges back to allow some surveillance from neighbours and passers by. \u00a0This can help make thieves feel vulnerable as they approach your house.<\/p>\n
As you buy new plants consider a regime of defensive planting around the boundary of your garden. \u00a0Plants with thorns can enhance your security while still providing colour and a habitat for garden wildlife. \u00a0The options are many, but some species could include, climbing roses, Berberis, Holly, and larger trees and shrubs such as Juniperus chinensis Obelisk or Multi-frond palm.<\/p>\n
Use a cheap engraving tool to mark garden furniture with your post code and house number. \u00a0While you\u2019re at it, disfigure garden tools with your post code and house number. As big and bold as you can. \u00a0Property so marked is difficult to sell on and if a thief can\u2019t sell the goods on, they\u2019re not worth stealing.<\/p>\n
Hanging baskets can be secured to their brackets with plastic cable ties.<\/p>\n
Finally. Most burglaries in houses reported to the police don\u2019t involve any forced entry. \u00a0The thief has simply walked through an insecure door or open window. \u00a0 If you\u2019re enjoying the sunshine at the back of the house make sure the front windows and doors are closed and locked. \u00a0Likewise, if you\u2019re settling down to watch TV in the front room in the evening, remember to close and lock the back door and windows.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the nicer weather, but make sure your summer isn\u2019t ruined by a thief taking advantage of any opportunities to commit a crime at your home.<\/p>\n
Cheshire Constabulary Western Watch Office supports Home Watch Schemes across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and Vale Royal, and is based in the Western Partnership Office, Northwich Police Station. \u00a0<\/address>\n\u00a0<\/address>\nTelephone 01606 364291 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/address>\n\u00a0<\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the weather improves and the nights grow shorter thieves tend to change their habits and make the most of the opportunities that we give them as we enjoy the nicer weather. There are simple, cost effective ways of deterring … Continue reading