During holiday seasons, property offence often surge, prompting concerns about safety and security.
While acknowledging that security measures can’t prevent all crimes and holding offenders accountable for their actions, it is crucial to prioritise community resilience through simple yet effective home safety habits.
These practices not only empower you to safeguard your loved ones but also serve as a deterrent against potential thefts.
Understanding that opportunistic criminals target vulnerabilities, can assist us in taking proper safety measures including creating visible security layers which significantly increase the effort and risks for potential offenders.
Visible security elements can include alarms, CCTV, and quality deadlocks, which not only deter thieves but can also aid in securing convictions with CCTV footage.
Aside from visible security measures, adopting daily practices become essential.
Leaving lights on, maintaining the appearance of an occupied home, and attending to everyday tasks such as bringing in the mail and bins, significantly deters burglars and can reduce the likelihood of property offences.
Even when you are home, simply actions like locking doors and windows play a pivotal role in deterring and preventing burglaries.
Moreover, keeping valuables out of sight, maintaining well-manicured gardens for clear visibility, and fostering community connections with neighbours, significantly contributes to a safer environment.
Crafting a personalised home safety and security plan further strengthens our defence against potential threats.
From compiling essential contact numbers to outlining reporting procedures and staying informed through local crime updates, these plans minimise the impact of unfortunate incidents and aid in the detection and conviction of criminals.
Emphasising community involvement and vigilance, fostering connections with neighbours, and reporting suspicious activities to relevant authorities are proactive steps toward enhancing collective safety.
Your safety and security matter, so together, let’s proactively strive towards a safer community.
To access further crime prevention tips and information, visit our resource centre.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
