security

In these ever changing times the need for increased security is at the forefront of everyone's minds. Living in a community, it is essential that everybodyl focus on what's needed to ensure that all residents live as safely and securely as possible.

This section on the website is intended as a guide to help ensure that the residents live in a safe and secure environment.

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Security Suggestions

1. Get an alarm - ideally with central station monitoring. Can be setup
so downstairs is protected at night while asleep.

2. Window locks - 2 on each opening window in bottom corners. Should be
fitted to all ground floor windows and to easily accessible windows on
upper floors.

3. Window opening restrictors - allow the window to be open slightly but
not opened wide enough for someone to climb in.

4. Patio Door Locks - Additional for top and bottom of patio doors.

5. Kickstop London Bar - Metal bar screwed to frame which strengthens it
to resist kicking and forced entry.

6. Hinge Bolts - To strengthen the hinge side of a door.

7. Spy hole or chain - so you can see who is outside before opening door

8. Back garden security lights - Automatically light when anyone comes
near.

9. Trellis (flimsy) around top of fence - Recommended by Crime
Prevention Office as deterrent to intruders

10. Hasp Staple Lock and Padlock - Additional lock and security for
garden shed.

I've included some links that might give you some security ideas:

Metropolitan Police: Crime Prevention