
Waltham Forest Council News
February 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Did you know that by taking a few simple actions you could increase the protection of your home up to 50 times? Most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunists, who will look for homes that seem unoccupied, have doors or windows left open, or where they think they can hide, for example behind a hedge or fence.
Neighbourhood Watch recommends using WIDE(N) when you're leaving the house, which stands for Windows, Interior, Doors, Exterior and Neighbours. To put it simply:
WINDOWS - make sure all your windows are locked
INTERIOR - put your indoor lights on a timer to give the impression somebody is at home
DOORS - double lock doors and never leave a key in the lock (even if you're indoors)
EXTERIOR - put your outdoor lights on a motion sensor
(NEIGHBOURS) - keep an eye out for your neighbours and if you witness a break in, report it!
More safety tips from Neighbourhood Watch: https://bit.ly/4gVgV1m