Darker Nights

Darker Nights

Dear Residents, 

🏠 Darker Nights – Keeping Your Home Safe

As the nights draw in and it gets darker earlier, we would like to remind residents to take a few simple precautions to help keep their homes and belongings secure.

🔐 Lock up – Ensure doors and windows are properly locked, including sheds, garages and side gates.

💡 Light up – Consider using timer switches or smart lighting so your home appears occupied when you are out. External security lighting can also be useful around entrances and pathways.

🔑 Keep keys secure – Avoid leaving house or vehicle keys close to doors, windows or letterboxes.

📦 Keep valuables out of sight – Do not leave valuable items where they can easily be seen through windows.

🚗 Secure your vehicle – Check your vehicle is locked, windows are closed and valuables have been removed from view.

👀 Look out for your neighbours – If you have elderly, vulnerable or isolated neighbours, please consider checking in on them and reporting anything suspicious.

Taking a few moments to review your home security can help reduce opportunities for crime.

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the police. If a crime is taking place or someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

Stay safe and look out for one another.