How to protect your valuables in the home
When it comes to how to protect your valuables in the home there are lots of steps you can take to make it harder for burglars to steal things of value. Although these top tips won’t stop burglaries they can help prevent thieves from getting away with those things we hold deal.
Where to hide them?
If you are going to keep your valuables such as jewellery at home then consider a home safe or secret hiding place that thieves are less likely to be able to access. If you are considering a home safe then think about installing it somewhere hidden so that if a thief does break in they are less likely to find it. Before purchasing a safe be sure to do your research to ensure you pick the right one for you. And of course, never pick an obvious password, make sure that a thief won’t be able to crack into it after just a few attempts. With this in mind, it’s important to remember that if the thief can just pick up the safe and crack the code later it isn’t much use so make sure it is bolted down.
If a home safe isn’t for you then think about where else you can hide your valuables. Complete your own security review and access where you keep them now and whether they would be easily found. Considering hiding them in places a burglar wouldn’t look or wouldn’t have time to look so cereal boxes, coffee pots and under floorboards. Burglars like to be in and out and research shows that they are usually out within 8 to 12 minutes so hiding them in hard to find places means there is less of a chance they will be taken.
If you don’t need to keep all your valuables at your home then consider a safety deposit box. Speak to your bank today to find out more about your options. For more information on how to protect your valuables visit West Yorkshire Police website.
Mark up your items
Fingers crossed it never happens but if your home were to be burgled it’s a good idea to make sure that your items if found could be traced back to you.
One way to do this is to mark up your items by using a UV pen that is invisible to criminals but not to the police. You could also put deterrent stickers on devices such as laptops or on other valuables so burglars know that they are traceable.
By registering your valuable items on Immobilise you increase the chances of your items being returned.
While hiding your valuables can go a long way to protect them why not invest in a Primguard security system that will stop intruders from entering your home and coming close to your valuables. For more information visit our home page and book a free security review today.
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