Home security news

Keep cheap patio doors shut to avoid burglaries this summer
Cheap patio door owners should keep these shut during the summer to avoid the risk of being burgled.

Fake double glazing salesmen dupe elderly in Warwickshire
Elderly homeowners in Warwickshire have fallen prey to con-men posing as double glazing salesmen and police officers.

Double glazing helps retirement home win security award
A retirement home has won a Secured by Design Award due to its many security features, including double glazing windows.

Residents are advised to lock windows after 11 burglaries in a week
Residents of a town in Dorset are being advised to check their double glazing windows are locked to avoid further burglaries in the area.

Police: Lock windows and doors
Police in Wickford, Essex, are advising local residents to lock their double glazing windows and cheap patio doors to ensure burglars do not have easy access to their homes.

Double glazing protects house from firebomb attack
A man has been jailed for ordering firebomb attacks on two police officers' homes, but double glazing prevented one of the houses from being damaged.

Homeowners should "check security of patio doors"
The changing of the clocks means potential burglars have an extended cover of darkness in which to commit break-ins, so make sure your patio doors are locked, an insurance company has warned.

Leeds police reduce burglaries by a fifth but warn people to lock cheap UPVC windows
Police in north-east Leeds announced burglaries in the area have been reduced by almost a fifth, but also warned residents to ensure their Safestyle windows are locked.

Double glazing can keep out burglars, but still get a "good-deal" on home insurance
Cheap UPVC windows help to keep burglars out but homeowners should always have good-value home insurance, should the worst happen, according to Nationwide.

Police advise residents to lock patio doors
Residents are being advised by Merton Police to keep their homes secure in order to keep up the area's recent lull in burglaries.

Homeowners reminded to lock UPVC windows
People living in Rochdale are being told by the police to ensure they lock their UPVC windows as part of Operation Storm, a force-wide initiative to reduce burglary and increase the number of burglars convicted.

Oxford Police warn residents to keep double glazed windows shut
Residents of Oxford are being advised to keep their windows shut to reduce the risk of burglary.

Newcastle police issue security warning
Police in Newcastle have called on property owners to work with them to increase home security in the city.

Yorkshire police begin home security drive
West Yorkshire Police has begun an operation to raise awareness of home security in the Kirklees area.

Home security 'could help to protect cars'
Car thieves in Liverpool have been stealing the keys for vehicles by breaking into homes, according to reports.

Leicestershire police make home security call
Homeowners in Leicestershire have been urged by the local police force to be vigilant when unwelcome callers visit their properties.

Safety services unite over home security
A new initiative has been created to improve the level of home security and safety support provided to vulnerable people in Wycombe.

Over-50s 'more worried about burglary than ever before'
People heading towards retirement are more concerned about being burgled than ever before, new figures have revealed.

Liverpool police get handle on home security
Police in Liverpool have been using a very simple method to improve home security in the city.

Cambridgeshire residents given home security help
Elderly residents in Cambridgeshire have been given advice on home security by local police officers.

Police officer issues home security warning
A police officer in Fenland and Huntingdonshire has urged property owners to embrace home security issues.

Nottingham and London 'are burglary hotspots'
New research has suggested that property owners in Nottingham should consider investing in home security products.

Study highlights home security concerns
New research from Halifax has revealed that many homeowners are failing to protect themselves from opportunistic thieves.

Home security 'can cut insurance costs'
Homeowners could cut their insurance costs by increasing the security of their property, it has been suggested.

Burglary Battle Bus to educate about home security
Greater Manchester Police are touring a special home security scheme around the area during August.

Windows and doors 'key to home security'
A police officer has suggested that windows and doors play a fundamental part in home security.

Security message spread in Chiltern
Property owners in Chiltern are the latest in the UK to be encouraged to pay attention to home security issues.

Insurer urges homeowners to keep eye on security
Homeowners must not forget about the importance of security in the summer months, according to a leading insurance firm.

Holidaymakers targeted over home security
Police in West Mercia have collaborated with travel agents on a major campaign to raise awareness of home security.

Preston targeted in home security campaign
Households in Preston are being warned to be aware of home security issues through a new leaflet campaign.

PCSOs deliver surprise home security verdicts
Residents in Hove have criticised the efforts of local police community support officers to raise awareness of home security.

Leaflets lend hand to home security drive
A range of leaflets designed to look like an arm are being used to highlight the importance of home security across West Yorkshire.

Lancashire police spread home security message
Police in Lancashire are holding a series of roadshows in the region on the issue of home security.

Home security 'can be simple and effective'
Ensuring your property is safe does not have to be expensive, according to an expert.

Home security 'vital during summer months'
Property owners should not get forget about the basics of home security this summer, police have urged.

Neighbourhood Watch Week gets underway
Property owners across the UK are being informed about home security issues as part of a major initiative.

Community scheme highlights home security issues
A major community scheme in Fife has helped to provide vulnerable residents with advice on issues including home security.

Over-50s get home security advice
An over-50s forum in Blyth has been given advice on crime prevention at a recent meeting.

Gunthorpe set for security advice
Police are to visit the Gunthorpe area in Peterborough to offer local residents advice on home security.

Home security 'should be a high priority'
Homeowners have been urged to make sure they take security issues seriously.

Over-50s 'stepping up home security'
Homeowners over 50 have taken steps to improve their home security, it has been claimed.

Over 30% of Brits 'not investing in security'
New research has revealed that a number of people have not invested in home security products in the past year.

Home security fittings 'can impact on cover costs'
People who are moving into new properties should consider security levels when preparing to get an insurance quote.

Home security highlighted by Operation Protect
The importance of home security is being highlighted by police in Worcester as part of a major operation.

People 'must accept responsibility for home security'
Homeowners must ensure they secure their windows and doors when leaving a property for any length of time, according to an expert.

Yorkshire residents to learn about home security
Police in West Yorkshire have revealed plans to raise awareness of the importance of home security in the region.