It’s not only during the cold, dark and damp seasons that our homes are at risk of burglary. The longer and lighter days provide the prime opportunity for thieves lurking in the area.

You may not realise it but your behaviour towards home security drastically changes throughout the summer holidays. However, your relaxing break shouldn’t be an excuse to let your guard down at home.

It’s a hot and humid day. You’re feeling warm and sticky. What’s the first thing you do?

Open your windows and doors to get the cool breeze you’ve been craving.

Getting some fresh air isn’t a crime – but what if you quickly pop out to the shops? Or leave your home to sunbathe in the garden for a few hours with your headphones on?

DID YOU KNOW?  It only takes eight minutes for a burglar to invade your home and steal your possessions.

Here are some summer burglary prevention tips so you can stay cool and safe!

• Close the windows and doors in any part of the house you are not occupying
• Keep windows and doors locked when you are sleeping
• Invest in cooling fans or air conditioning
• PVC windows offer a locking system in which the window can be opened slightly but it will still lock

Garden sheds and garages

When you’re getting the barbecue and paddling pool out, do you ever stop and wonder how secure your outdoor storage is? Our summer burglary prevention tips don’t just cover your house.

Make sure your garden shed is secure with a strong locking system and ensure any windows are covered with a curtain. Burglars may peek through the windows to decide what they’re going to pinch!

Dangerous DIY

Planning a DIY project this summer? Make sure to lock your ladders away after use. Ladders are an easy way for burglars to scale fences and walls for a quick escape.

Who’s in your house when you’re on holiday?

Are you jetting off to Majorca in August? Have you expressed your excitement on Facebook? Your status updates, tweets and public check-ins could cost you your valuables!

If your status is set to public on Facebook, absolutely anyone in the world can view your profile and see what you’re posting about. This is the perfect opportunity for any local burglars.

Stay safe and be cautious about what you put on Social Media and who you share it with.

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