As the nights are getting longer, opportunist criminals will look to take advantage of the dark to commit crimes including breaking into your home.
It's vital to leave your home secure whenever you leave it. Getting into an 'exit routine' can help ensure that you don't forget obvious, important things, like not leaving your valuables near windows, or no lights on if it will be dark before you get home.
Here's what Thames Valley Police recommend you try to do before you go out:
close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you're only going out for a few minutes
For more information on protecting your home, click here