10 Simple Rules for Protecting Yourself Against Property Crime

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.