Keeping Your Home Safe
Do you know how to keep your home safe? These tips will help!
- Do not open the door to strangers or cold callers
- Ask utility company employees for identification
- Ensure that your home is well lit
- Watch out for individuals loitering outside or near your home
- Fit your door with a chain and spy hole
If you have been burgled…
- Stay safe - ensure that the perpetrators are no longer in the house
- Do not touch anything
- Take note of anything that is missing or unusual
- Contact the police - dial 999 for emergencies or 612612 for non emergencies
- Contact Jersey Crimestoppers - 0900 555 111
- Contact Victims First Jersey - 0800 7351612
- Contact Honorary Police Jersey
Avoid leaving your house attractive to criminals by doing the following:
- Closing windows
- Installing a burglar alarm
- Installing security lighting
- Leaving lights on
- Hiding valuables from view
- Keeping a spare key in a secure spot
- Trimming grass
- Putting tools and ladders away
Keeping Your Car Safe
If you car has been broken into, please do the following:
- Dial 612612, the non-emergency number, and report it to the police!
- Dial 999 if you witness the break in and tell the police that the offender is close by
- Inform your insurance company and, if necessary, make a claim.
- Avoid touching the exterior or interior of your car to assist the police in their investigation
- Photograph any damage
- Make not of items that are missing
Here are some helpful tips for the prevention of car theft:
- Do not leave your car unattended with the keys in the ignition or the door
- Do not leave valuables in your car
- Lock your sunroof, windows and boot
- Always park in a well lit area or secure car park
- Do not leave credit cards, cheque books or important documents in your car
- Install car anti theft devices such as fuel caps and wheel nuts
- If possible, remove your car’s sat nav, stereo and/or other electrical items
