How safe is your home?

Take the home safety checklist taken from the <a href="http://communitysafety.police.wa.gov .au” target=”_blank”>WA Police Community Safety website.

Is your house number clearly visible from the street?Y/N
Are your trees and shrubs trimmed so it’s hard for burglars to hide behind?Y/N
Do you have solid core doors?Y/N
Do you have locks and deadbolts or deadlocks fitted?Y/N
Do you have security screens on doors and windows?Y/N
Does your door have a peephole?Y/N
Do your windows have key-locks or security devices?Y/N
Does your house have an automatic light timer or sensor lights?Y/N
Do you leave lights on when you go out at night?Y/N
Are the entrances to your home well lit?Y/N
Is your home fitted with an alarm?Y/N
Is the garage or shed kept locked?Y/N
Are your tools and ladders stored away?Y/N
Is the meter box locked?Y/N
Are your contents and valuables engraved or marked for easy identification?Y/N
Have you recorded the serial numbers?Y/N
Do you have window stickers letting burglars know you have an alarm and your property is marked?Y/N
Is there a phone or mobile in the bedroom with emergency numbers handy?Y/N
Do you have a dog?Y/N
Have you joined Neighbourhood Watch?Y/N

Advice and information on security products and installation from licensed security operators is encouraged.