Category Archives: Home Security

Get your garden safe for the Spring! 

Your garden, as well as your house, has valued possessions that thieves would love to steal. It also has equipment that could help them break into your house. Most burglars are looking for easy ways of getting into a house … Continue reading

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Home Security Checklist

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Feeling safer at home

Research shows two thirds (67%) of people are worried about their home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming a victim of burglary by up to 50%.   To … Continue reading

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10 ways to deter burglars

 How to deter opportunistic thieves – 10 ways to make it difficult and dangerous for them to spend time breaking in to your house Lights – you should have motion sensor lights outside the house to illuminate any burglar, and … Continue reading

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Newsletter Spring 2013

Congratulations to Us All! In 2012 the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (NHWN) was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in recognition of our work as one of the largest voluntary movements across England & Wales. So, heartfelt … Continue reading

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Protect your home

Protect your home with these simple devices We have a good range of simple and useful anti-crime devices that could help protect you from opportunistic thieves, and if you would like to learn more about any of them, contact us … Continue reading

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Holiday security

Here are some useful tips for when you go on holiday to ensure that on your return, you are less likely to get a nasty surprise! Make your home look occupied.  Recruit the help of a family member or neighbour … Continue reading

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Shed Security

You might not have the crown jewels stashed in your garden shed, but a thief could use your own spade to prise open a back door or window and burgle your house! You need to protect the contents of your … Continue reading

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Selling, not Begging?

Selling not Begging? Many people report that they have mixed reactions to pedlars turning up claiming to be ex-offenders trying to get their lives back on track by selling household goods door-to-door rather than begging or relying on handouts. Whilst … Continue reading

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