Home Safety at Christmas
Samuel Cotton, Housing Officer
Home Safety at Christmas
Why students are a target?
- Students tend to have a high number of electrical goods
- Late nights meaning no one is home
- Alcohol meaning students are more relaxed when securing the property
- Away for periods of time such as Christmas
Suggestions
- Assess the safety of your home through crime prevention website survey- Home Security Survey - DIY | The Crime Prevention Website
- Check doors and windows make sure they are secured
- Look at possible external lights or extra locks/ latches (however, it is important to remember the landlord has the final say on any additions to the property
- There is no minimal security obligation for landlords however they must ensure they make good repair if the property has been damaged or burgled
- The tenant must have their belongings insured, not the landlord- Endsleigh are NUS approved
- Register your bike with the bike register, this acts as a great deterrent- The National Cycle Database | BikeRegister
- Do not leave valuables lying around near windows