Residents are urged not to leave their houses unoccupied. Rather let a relative or trustworthy person take care of the house and inform your neighbours about your absence
Apply the following safety tips as part of a home security check list:
* Ensure your house number is clearly visible from the street.
* Cut or trim trees and shrubs to make it difficult for criminals to hide.
*Where possible, have security screens on doors, deadbolts or deadlocks and an alarm fitted to your home.
* Ensure that your home is well lit.
* Store tools and ladders properly and away from criminals.
* Fit automatic timer or sensors lights.
* Make use of peep holes before opening the door when responding to a knock.
* Lock the meter box.
* Engrave your valuables and other household property.
* Create and keep safe a serial number book for all serial-numbered property.
* Join local crime prevention initiatives and neighbourhood watches.
