As the nights are ‘drawing in’ our local police have circulated this Home Security Check List.

The checklist suggests we: Use this checklist as a guide to reviewing a domestic property. Start from the outside boundary of the property and work your way indoors. Ensure that when you have completed this checklist, that your recommendations for reducing the opportunity for crime are appropriate, realistic and cost effective.

I thought it was a a useful guide to things that all of us can think about to help ensure our homes are safe. Download it as a PDF to print off here.