Yes, your front door is a risk of burglary as burglars often gain entry to a house through the front door. Reports from The UK Office for National Statistics have highlighted that 76% of burglars enter a property through a door and 59% gain entry through the front of a house. These stats show that your front door can be a risk of burglary and emphasise how important it is that you always ensure that your doors are locked and secure.
In this article, we’ve put together some tips on how to maintain front door security to help you minimise the risk of a burglar gaining entry to your house.
Ways to Improve Your Front Door Security
Always Lock Your Doors
The UK Office for National Statistics also reported that 15% of doors were unlocked when a burglary occurred. This may surprise you, but it shows that some people don’t lock their doors behind them or before they go to bed, etc.
One thing to take from this is to always lock and secure all doors to prevent someone from gaining access to your property through them. A key tip here is to always check that your doors are locked before you go to bed at night.
Install Motion Sensor Lights
Installing a motion sensor light above your front door can act as a deterrent for burglars. These lights will catch them in the act of looking for a spare key or trying to open your front door and, to avoid being caught, they will often give up and flee the scene once the house is illuminated.
Fit a Deadbolt Lock or Door Chain
Fitting a deadbolt lock or door chain will provide an extra layer of protection on your front door. Once in place, it is especially important to use this deadbolt lock or door chain at night.
Install a Burglar Alarm
In the event that a burglar gains entry to your house, a burglar alarm can help to protect your property and belongings. Burglars will often flee the scene when the alarm sounds to avoid the attention that is drawn by the ringing alarm and to avoid the chance of being caught by neighbours or the police.
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