Staying Safe at Home

• Make sure you secure windows and doors before you leave the house
• If you are in the garden or upstairs, make sure your downstairs doors are locked and that you have a key with you to get in or out in a hurry
• Fit window locks and keep the keys in a safe place
• Keep tools and ladders securely locked away
• Display your burglar alarm and neighbourhood watch sticker prominently
• Put up a warning sign for visitors if you have a dog as this will deter thieves
• Keep valuable items out of view
• Don't leave keys under a doormat or on a string through the letterbox - Burglars expect this.

West Midlands Police offer advice on Crime Prevention here.