10 Simple Rules for Protecting Yourself Against Property Crime
- Always lock your doors – house and vehicle.
- Keep the perimeter of your home well lit.
- Have a neighbor or friend watch your home if you’re away for extended periods and request to be added to a vacation watch list.
- Notify police if you see suspicious vehicles or people in your neighborhood.
- Get to know your neighbors.
- Never leave your vehicle running unattended, even for a few moments.
- Vehicles are not a secure place for valuables – always bring valuables inside.
- Try to park your vehicles where they are safest – in the garage if possible, or in well lit areas.
- Remember that thieves like easy targets – if you deny them an easy target, they will usually go somewhere else.
- Write down serial numbers for expensive items (Bicycles, TVs, Laptops). Include VIN and license plate numbers for your vehicles in the event they are stolen.