Staying safe at home

Page last updated: 20 September 2019

Security

Taking just a few steps can make a big difference in keeping your home safe from burglary. Here are a few tips that you may want to think about to help your protect your home:

Make sure all your doors and windows are locked when you leave your home, when it gets dark or if you are in the garden or upstairs.
Do not leave keys lying around.
Install a burglary alarm that can be seen from the outside to deter unwanted attention to your home
Install outside lighting
Place a timer on your TV or radio when you leave your home.
Make regular checks on your outdoor fencing, gates, sheds or garages and make sure they are secured

The Humberside police have more information around protecting your home and property.

Find Out more about protecting your home (Opens in a new window)

There are variety of solutions such as equipment and adaptions that can help you feel more secure in your current home.

Visit our Equipment House page for more information.

Doorstep sales can provide a useful service but on occasions some traders can be persuasive and persistent. If a trader knocks on your door –

do not agree to on the spot house repairs and do not sign anything
be wary of special offers and warning that your house is unsafe
avoid snap decisions or being pressurised into buying costly home repairs or goods
seek advice as soon as possible if you are in doubt

Scams come in many forms, with approaches being made by telephone, mail and email. Scams can be sophisticated and are often individualised to give the appearance that they come from a trustworthy source. If you –

have been the victim of a scam
suspect a scam
have concerns that you or someone you know is being targeted by scam operators

you can find out more information on what to do next on the CAB Website (opens in a new window).

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