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HOME SECUBITY Home security systems can include cameras that can be hooked up to your TV, computer, or even a smartphone SURVEILLANCE ALARMS OUTDOORS A peep hole in the door can help you control who is on Install systems that have loud sirens - you and neighbours will be alerted of intrusions to your home Cut back trees and shrubbery - your property these could provide cover for thieves Toughened glass DOORS & WINDOWS - Solid door - Install a lock - Don't advertise valuables FENCES Movement sensor lights expose anyone entering your property at night A fence that's too low will offer no protection, while one that's too high can be claustrophobic. Ensure that the fence is not easy to climb If your fence has an entry point, install a lockable gate LOCKS Deadlocks, dead bolts and A dead bolt is not spring activated and is released by a key on either side of the door. A dead latch dead latches are commonly used on the main exterior automatically locks the door with a spring-actuated latch bolt doors. These can either be surface or mortice-mounted. 242,400 WERE THE VICTIMS OF AT LEAST ONE BREAK-IN TO THEIR HOME, GARAGE OR SHED IN THE YEAR PREVIOUS TO 2010-1I HOUSEHOLDS MONEY AND WERE AFFECTED BY MALICIOUS 722,800 JEWELLERY ARE MOST COMMONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE IN 2010-11? STOLEN DURING A HOUSEHOLDS BREAK-IN THE STATE NORTHERN TERRITORY HAD THE HIGHEST VICTIMISATION RATE, WHILE OF CRIME VICTORIA HAD THE LOWEST AUSTRALIAN FIGURES BE VIGILANT Use the locks on doors and windows Ensure that your security systems are working, that they have batteries, and that installed lightbulbs are working Be cautious of who you lend your keys to, as keys can be easily copied Don't leave a spare key outside your home. Instead, give it to a neighbour Don't publicise your absence on social media Don't advertise valuables - break up packaging for expensive new gear before tucking it into the bin or recycling. Take a look at your house from the outside and put yourself in the shoes of the thief - what can you see that you'd like to steal? Don't let your mail/newspapers pile up in your letterbox or the front of the house while on holiday. Arrange for a neighbour or friend to collect them for you. Store valuables such as money and jewellery in a locked safe Mark valuable items inside with an engraver or ultra-violet pen - in the case that they are stolen, they could be returned to you ABS, 2012, 4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2010-11, Household Crime, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abse.nst/Lookup/4530.0Main+Features42010-11 ABS, 2012, 4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2010-11, Household Crime, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/4530.0Main+Features42010-11 ABS, 2012, 4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2010-11, Household Crime, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/4530.0Main+Features42010-11 Allianz O BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA Search for "Allianz infographics" for more! ABS, 2011, 4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2009-10, Attempted Break-in, 4 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Products/A0FBOBCD63A713A9CAZ257839000 D6CAC?opendocument

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Home security goes further than closing windows and locking doors. This infographic looks at the different security measures you can take to deter thieves and prevent break-ins to your home. It also i...

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