As our evening starts to stay lighter for longer, it can only mean one thing. Britain’s favourite season is on its way.

However, our homes are vulnerable to burglary during the summer. Our change in behaviour as the weather gets warmer can have a dramatic impact on our families and homes. You may become more relaxed about your home security without even knowing it!

Refuse to let your guard down simply because the sun is out with our summer burglary prevention tips.

Safeguard your home in summer

The sun’s rays are beaming down on your home. The temperature reading on your garden thermometer is creeping up higher and higher. So, what’s the first temptation?

To open your windows and doors. It’s only natural to want some fresh air, but what if you pop to the shops? What if the doorbell rings and you fall victim to distraction burglary?

On average, it only takes eight minutes for a burglar to invade your home and steal your possessions.

Here’s how you can stay cool without becoming a burglary victim:

• Close windows and doors before answering your door
• Close the windows and doors in any part of the house you are not occupying
• Keep windows and doors locked tight when you are sleeping
• Invest in cooling fans or air conditioning
• PVC windows offer a locking system in which the window can be open slightly but it will still lock
• Remember: Burglars may still prowl your property if you own a home without any visual deterrents, such as a burglar alarm.

Summer security tips to consider

There’s no doubt you’ll be getting out your barbecue and paddling pool more often. But how secure is your outdoor storage? Burglars can target all areas of the home, even the garden shed.

Garden sheds and garages

• Make sure your garden shed is secure with a strong locking system
• Ensure the windows of your shed or garage are covered. Burglars may peek through your garage windows to calculate what they’re going to pinch!

Dangerous DIY

If you’re planning a DIY project during the summer, make sure to lock your ladders away after use. Ladders are an easy way that burglars can scale fences and walls for a quick escape.

Becoming a burglary victim while you’re on vacation
Are you jetting off to Majorca in June? Have you expressed your excitement on Facebook? Your status updates, tweets and public check-ins could cost you your valuables!

If your status is set to public on Facebook, anyone can view your profile and know when you won’t be at home. It’s the perfect opportunity for any local burglar.

• Learn more about burglary prevention on social media
• Do not post public statuses about your holiday dates and check-ins
• Wait until you are home to upload your holiday snaps onto social media
• Learn how to edit the privacy settings on a Facebook account

For more information, call Spy Alarms today on 01689 887 626

Create a secure home ready for summer

Protect your valuables through every season! Spy Alarm’s free home surveys can provide you with professional security advice. Do you need safety guidance tailored to your property? Receive it today by booking a free home survey.

We employ a team of friendly, knowledgeable and reliable team who are on hand to assist you 24-hours a day. For a FREE home security survey, please get in touch with our Kent or London team today.