Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Securing your home

About this section

Have you looked at your house with security in mind? Are there ways to help prevent burglary in your home? This section contains information about securing doors, windows, sheds and garages. It has advice on what lights to install and how garden plants can help protect your property.

Securing your home - Contents

		About securing your home Important information about how to secure your home against burglars.
		Doors Information and advice about securing internal and external doors.
		Gates and fences Protect your home further by securing gates and fences.
		Lights Information about how lights can help to deter burglars and what types of lights you should install.
		Plants Growing certain types of plants around your home can help to protect it. Find out more here.
		Side passages Side passages can provided valuable cover for thieves. Fit a gate and lock them out!

		Spruce up your security this summer Help us beat the burglars by taking a few easy steps to protect your home.
		Alarms Help, advice and frequently asked questions about burglar alarms.
		Garden Advice on protecting your garden against thieves.
		Keys Advice on how to look after your keys.
		Patio doors and windows Advice on securing patio doors and windows.
		Sheds and garages Think about securing your shed/garage and protect expensive gardening tools.
		Windows Information and advice about securing your windows.