Home & Garden Security
Please find these useful guides for various aspects of keeping your home, garden and property safe.
Rogue Traders: Not sure? Don't open the door (PDF, 2.4 Mb)
Guidance from Avon & Somerset Police
Be Home Safe: Property Security (PDF, 39 Kb)
Advice on general aspects of home security.
Alarm Advice (PDF, 131 Kb)
Advice on home security systems.
Burglary prevention advice (PDF, 111 Kb)
Clear guidance on practical ways to prevent burglaries.
Christmas Security (PDF, 169 Kb)
Keeping your festive season safe.
Garden tips to deter burglars (PDF, 552 Kb)
Practical tips on keeping your garden burglar-hostile
Doorstep crime (PDF, 274 Kb)
Guidance for avoiding doorstep crime and scams
Online shopping (PDF, 186 Kb)
Sensible advice to avoid online crime, scams or identity vulnerabilities.
Patio door security (PDF, 308 Kb)
Avoid making your patio an invitation
Securing sheds and garages. (PDF, 683 Kb)
Guidance for outbuilding security
Sheds and garages (PDF, 574 Kb)
More on shed and garage security
Empty property security (PDF, 151 Kb)
Advice on empty property security, short or long-term