Home burglary, unfortunately, is not something that only happens in films. It’s a reality that can happen to anyone, so if you want to protect your family and your valuable belongings in the best possible way, here’s what you can do.

1. Secure the home exterior

Your home needs to be well-lit during the night. Corners of your garden and the yard where the light is dim should have motion detecting floodlights. The number of your house should be highly visible, in case you need the police to react fast – they will find your house more easily. The boxes around your trash bin can attract burglars if they notice TV boxes or boxes of any other technical device. It’s best if you break down boxes like that to conceal them better.

Security cameras are probably one of the best investments you will make, especially if they go with motion sensors, IR, and a recording device. As they are very popular in Australia, their price has come significantly down in the recent period. The important thing is to place the recording system in a lockbox so that a burglar can’t take it away. You should also have redundant camera angles that can record footage of a burglar even if they have previously examined your yard and disabled the most obvious cameras. An additional perk would be to have internet cameras for periods when you’re away from home but still need to monitor it.

2. Secure the windows

Of course, all windows should be locked, but it would be even better to have a secondary locking device on windows that prevent windows from opening past a specific height, which makes a burglar’s entry that much more difficult. The windows should also have glass-break sensors connected to the alarm system in the house or at least vibration. Solar screens are another wise option – not only that they will reduce your electrical bills, but they are also more difficult to remove them and they provide you with privacy, not allowing the intruders to see what’s inside. If you want a different option, then use anti-break window film.

Don’t forget about basement windows – protect them with bars or the anti-break film, as well as about skylights or roof-access – protect it with upgraded hardware.

3. Secure the doors

Don’t go cheap with the doors, including the door into your garage – they should have a solid core and a deadbolt. If possible, spend additional money on anti-kick door solutions to stop any forced entry.

The peephole also has a considerate role – install a wide-angle one and always cover it up when you don’t use it. Today, you can find reverse peephole viewers on the market.

The locks should be of a high-security level, as the regular ones are really easy to bypass. This also includes exterior gate locks, where the sliding gate lock is one of the most popular security measures in Australian households.

The simplest option is just to install longer screws into the door jambs and hinges, but the safer and more expensive option is always a better choice.

Final words

Every member of your family needs to be aware of all the security systems you have around and in your house, but also of the importance of having a secured home – it’s the best way to protect yourselves.