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Home Security Assessment Checklist
Home Security Assessment Checklist
Tick the boxes where no further action is required or you know to take that precaution. Where you decide action is needed, rate it either A for urgent action, or B if you feel action is necessary but can wait. If you feel you can afford the cost of the action, rate it A1 or B1.
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House number clearly visible from the street, even at night |
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Doors and windows clearly visible from the street |
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Automatic light timers installed internally |
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Sensor-activated lights installed externally |
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All darkened areas around the house able to be illuminated |
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Front light bright enough for night-time callers to be clearly seen |
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All lights working |
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Lights left on when you go out |
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All external wooden doors solid core |
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Quality security screen doors installed at all external entrances |
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All external doors fitted with deadlocks |
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Door locks keyed alike so one key unlocks all doors |
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All windows fitted with locks, with one key that unlocks all windows |
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Emergency escape routes planned |
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Front door fitted with wide-angle peephole and safety chain |
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Keys not hidden outside |
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Sliding doors and windows unable to be lifted off their tracks |
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Louvre windows fitted with bars or grilles |
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Property engraved and valuable property photographed |
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Police Property Identification Form filled out |
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Property inventory list compiled |
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Meter box locked |
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All gates secured |
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Garage/garden shed locked when not in use |
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Garden tools locked away when not in use |
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Dog on duty |
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Security alarm installed, used and serviced regularly |
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Ceiling access cover (manhole) fitted with hinges and sliding pad bolt |
Last Updated: 14/07/2008