The dark nights might be on their way out but its important that you remain vigilant about the security of your student home at all times.
Simple steps to protect your property can make a huge difference to how vulnerable your home is to crime. Take a look at these tips from Merseyside Police to help you reduce the risk of being targeted by burglars:
- Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out briefly – opportunists only need a few minutes to strike🔐
- double-lock doors where possible🔑🔑
- make sure that any valuables are out of sight of windows💻
- keep handbags away from your letterbox and hide all keys including car keys, as a thief could hook keys or valuables through even a small opening👜
- in the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on🛋️
- if you’re out all day, then get a timer device to automatically turn lamps on at night💡
- set your burglar alarm if you have one🔔
- make sure the side gate is locked🚪
- keep you bike indoors, or lock it in a secure shed or garage using a ground or wall anchor ideally🚲
Further information
For more information and advice about protecting your personal belongings and property, contact our friendly Campus Support team on 0151 794 3252 or visit the Liverpool Student Homes website. The University also has a dedicated Police Officer who works alongside our Campus Support Services team and can offer practical safety advice and support regarding any potential crime related issues. Further details can be found on the Campus Support webpages.