- KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR. This is crucial for many reasons. Firstly you need to make sure they aren’t ‘A Bit Weird’ and need to stay away from them. But let’s throw that aside and presume if they were you would be out of there! You need to know them and they need to know you, even becoming friends as much as that possible. If your neighbour knows you and they hear anything unusual then they will be the people you rely on to call the police. Which brings me to No 2.
- Panic Button – two if possible, one in your lounge and one near your bed, in case you hear anything or are disturbed in the night. I would also advise the one in the bedroom to be out of plain site, so it can be something you reach for discreetly.
3. For the elderly or infirm stay safe with a security system which uses Alexa.
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5. Ever locked yourself out?? This was me literally a month ago – If you don’t know anyone nearby you can trust with a spare key or have family close, then this could be the answer for you. It could be your coming home late from work and lost your keys enroute. HUANLANG Key Lock Box Wall Mount 12-Digit Combination Lock Box Outdoor Spare Key Hider Waterproof Security Lockbox Large Capacity Key Storage Box for Realtors Home Airbnb Garage Office.
6. Portable indoor lock. Helps to keep you safe if travelling for work or holidays. Keeps children safe. Ideally get two for front and back door. Or as extra safety measure on your bedroom door at night.
7. an upgrade to the key lock box but this one uses Alexa and swipe on your phone. August Home AUG-SL-CON-S03 Silver August Smart Lock Pro, 3rd Generation-Dark Gray, Apple HomeKit Compatible and Z-Wave Plus Enabled, 1.5 V
8. Think of the outside – don’t make it easy for unwanted visitors to be able to hide. Use prickly plants such as Roses, Holly or Hawthorn so the job isn’t so comfortable for them. If you have high fences you can use the fence spikes to make it uncomfortable and deter intruders. Usually used to keep unwanted animals – neighbours cat etc out but The rule of thought is that if the occupant has done this on the outside – then what have they done on the inside? Bird Spikes, Plastic Bird Spikes for Pigeons Small Birds Squirrel Raccoon, 20 Pack Bird Deterrent Devices Outside to Stop Birds from Nesting，Spike Strip for Fence Roof Windowsill Porch-Black
9. Window alarms are another great deterrent. They know the minute they start pushing on that window an alarm is going to go off. You can put these in a discreet corner of the window. Wsdcam Door and Window Alarm for Home Wireless Alarm Security System Magnetic Alarm Sensor Close Door Reminder Loud 110 dB, 4-in-1 Mode Window Alarms 10 Pack.
10. Window locks should not be overlooked. They are one of the old favourites in home safety. 4PCS Sliding Window Lock Security with Key for Sliding Door, Child Safety Locks Home Security Childproof Door Lock, Aluminum Protective Anti-Theft Lock Push Window Kids, White.
