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Alarms

Most burglars want to take as few risks as possible. They will choose the property which offers them the best chance of getting away without being caught. If they see a great big burglar alarm on the wall they're very likely to turn their attention to someone else's house.

The majority of burglaries occur ar the rear of a property so it's vital to make your back garden as unappealing to thieves as ten years in Bellmarsh. The most important points to consider are:

- always fit your side gate with a good lock to make it difficult for anyone to gain access to the back of your house

- never leave ladders lying out because a burglar will only too happily use them

- likewise, always secure your shed properly because your tools are useful devices to gain entry with

- install a sensor light which detects movement across your back garden. This seemingly minor security measure is enough to dissuade many burglars from trying to get into your house.

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