Home Security - It’s Key This Month! Summer might be over, but more than 200,000 burglaries took place in summer 2015 in the UK. This is a result of larger numbers of us heading away on holiday leaving homes empty and unsecured. We also start bringing out valuables, such as bicycles and garden tools, which creates an increase in opportunities for tempted criminals. And we are all guilty of leaving a window open during the day for a bit of fresh air. But did you know 30% of domestic burglaries in the summer occur via an unlocked front door and 26% via open windows? So farewell summer, but returning for its fourth consecutive year, National Home Security Month (NHSM) is back this October with even more top tips and advice
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for keeping your family, home and belongings safe this winter. A different element of home security will be highlighted each week with the first week introducing NHSM and providing simple tips and advice. The second week delves into total home security, exploring traditional security solutions for protecting the entry points to your home and any valuables within it. The third week looks at the growing smart security industry, and provides insight into how connected devices can keep you and your home secure at the touch of a button with added peace of mind thanks to remote access. Week four raises awareness surrounding the darker nights to coincide with the clocks going back, encouraging you to make sure the exterior of your home and any outbuildings are fully protected. Then finally, week five provides seasonal advice to coincide with the increase in thefts and domestic damage around Halloween and Bonfire Night. Want to get involved? Find out how by emailing info@homesecuritymonth.com http://www.homesecuritymonth.com
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