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Dear residents, Below are some top tips to help keep you and your home safe this summer and deter potential burglars: Ensure all windows and doors are locked when you leave the house even if you’re only popping out for a few minutes!Make sure to lock away ladders at all timesKeep front, patio and back doors closed and locked when you are elsewhere in the house or the gardenTrimming hedges and trees at the front of your property removes opportunities for burglars to hide out of sightConsider growing prickly hedges or roses around the perimeter of your back garden – these are known as defensive plants and provide a level of deterrenceInstalling a dusk to dawn security light (at head height by front and back doors) increases levels of surveillance and will deter offenders Intruder alarm systems and CCTV will improve securityMake sure to keep garden sheds and other outbuildings locked at all timesSecure side gates and keep them well maintained with padlocks onKeep valuables out of sight and away from windows and doorsLock your bike away in a secure shed or garageClear or hide heavy, loose debris from garden areas such as bricks, slabs etc. as these can be used to access your homeThe West Mercia Police website offers further crime prevention advice: Crime prevention advice | West Mercia Police Neighbourhood Watch | West Mercia Police Kind regards, 
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