Preventing burglary and vehicle crime
Burglary
Marking valuables, such as DVD players, cameras and televisions,
with your post code, will help identify your property if it is
stolen.
Security tips
- Secure all doors. If your front and back doors are not secure,
neither is your home. Main entrance doors should be fitted with a
five-lever mortice lock.
- Secure all windows before leaving the house and fit window
locks.
- Consider having security lights installed if you do not already
have it.
- Remember to activate your burglar alarm when leaving the house
and when you go to bed.
- Fit substantial padlocks to garages and sheds and never leave
outbuildings unlocked.
- Remember to security mark property.
- Never leave keys on show and don't leave them near the front
door.
- Consider setting up a Home Watch in your area.
- Close your curtains and blinds so theives cannot see valuable
items such as plasma TV's.
For further advice or to arrange a security assessment,
call Knowsley's Crime Reduction Officer on 0151 777 6467.
We also provide property marking packs to all households
across the borough.
Vehicle crime
Most vehicle crime is opportunist and can be
prevented.
Reduce vehicle crime
- Use car parks which advertise the Park Mark Award. All of
Knowsley Council's car parks have been assessed and accredited to
the Park Mark standard.
- Check your windows and doors are locked when leaving your
car.
- Remove your car stereo and Sat Nav system.
- Don't leave anything on display such as loose change, coats or
bags.
- Never leave the key in the ignition, even if just popping the
shop to buy a paper or paying for petrol.
- Always keep your car keys safe.
