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Although recorded home burglaries dropped by 2% last year, there were still nearly 300,000 in England and Wales alone. Yet making even simple changes – thought of roses? - can dramatically reduce your risk.
In any street it’s easy to spot the vulnerable properties – if, like a burglar, you know what to look for. Or if, like PC Scott McGregor, you offer crime prevention advice based on years of investigating and dealing with the upsetting aftermath.
Terraced houses, bungalows, detached, old and new builds – they can all have their security strengths and weaknesses. The good news is every home owner can make simple improvements, and you can often spot the difference in similar houses side by side.
There is good, specific advice in the Government’s updated Guide to Home Security, but it helps to see some real-life examples. The following were in a Dorset town, but could be ‘Anytown’.
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