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Make sure your presents and valuables can’t be seen through the windows
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Look like you’re in when you’re out – set timer switches to turn lights and radios on and off
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Don’t keep your spare keys in an obvious place, especially just inside the front door
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Don’t leave your presents unattended in the car
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Check that all doors and windows are locked before leaving your home
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Remember, if you have a UPVC door, lift the handle to engage the locking points and then lock it securely by turning the key
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Make sure the windows have key locks fitted – and don’t leave the key in the lock
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Fit an alarm and switch it on
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Lock gates, fit high fences and grow prickly plants such as holly
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Do not open your door to strangers – if you don’t know who they are, don’t let them in
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Tear up packaging from Christmas presents before leaving it out for recycling – you wouldn’t want a burglar to know about a brand new laptop
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Mark everything with your postcode and house number
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