Tip 9 of The 12 Security Tips of Christmas

The ninth tip of our ‘The 12 Security Tips of Christmas’...

“Lights with sensors in the garden and front of your property will help to deter a burglar as they are more confident when working in the dark.”

As the nights draw darker, during the winter months it is really worth considering installing motion detector lights externally to your home.

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Considering that the majority of burglaries take place during the night, 56% of recorded burglaries happen at night according to Tesco Compare, it is definitely a good idea to have security lights fitted to your property as these can help to deter a burglar from breaking into your home, as they are less likely to feel confident breaking into a property that is well-lit. The majority of Police Forces will advise this as an additional security measure, “consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars” (Thames Valley Police). Thames Valley Police also advise “using pea shingle or gravel on a driveway and spiky plants in garden beds”.