As we enjoy some warmer weather at last, Thames Valley Police has released a reminder to residents about keeping our property safe and secure.
Most burglars are opportunistic and a property that presents itself as insecure is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured.
As the weather improves it is important that you do not leave ground floor windows or doors open and unlocked unless you are in that room – it only takes a second for someone to enter your home and take things without you noticing.
Please take a moment to have a look at these top tips for keeping your property secure over the summer:
Holiday Tips
We would also encourage you to register your high end valuables such as bikes, mobile phones, laptops etc. on the online property database Immobilise. It's free to do so, only takes a couple of minutes and could help us reunite you with your property should it be stolen.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously please call the police either on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
If you don't want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
For further advice on keeping your properties secure please visit our website