What are some common sense tips for preventing theft at home?

In the news, we often see incidents of home thefts. So, how to prevent theft in life? The following is some common sense about home theft prevention that I have compiled for you. I hope it can help you.

Tips for anti-theft at home

1. Consciously cooperate with the management of community properties

Consciously take care of various anti-theft facilities in the community, and guard against theft when entering and exiting public buildings. Close the door casually, do not lend the key to the public security door to friends, and open the security door casually for people you do not know.

2. Choose a high-quality anti-theft door

If a thief enters the community, if it is a building, your door will be the second checkpoint, so it is best to install a good-quality security door. security door. You know, inferior security doors are just decorations in the eyes of thieves.

3. Close the doors and windows when sleeping and going out

It is usually best to check whether the doors and windows are closed tightly before going to bed or going out. Residents who have not installed anti-theft windows are best not to open them in summer. Sleep with the window. Valuable items and clothing should be kept away from the windows to prevent thieves from "hook-fishing" through the windows to commit theft.

4. Leave no trace of your long-term absence.

A house where the owner has been away for a long time is naturally the most ideal target for thieves. If you are away from home for a period of time, such as on a business trip or traveling, be sure not to let thieves notice. When the homeowner is not at home, there may be many promotional materials and small advertisements inserted on the security door. In this case, it is best to ask your neighbors or trusted friends to clean out these things regularly. Don't let others know that no one is home from the appearance, giving thieves an opportunity.

5. Don’t leave important belongings at home.

Don’t store a large amount of belongings at home. Cash that is not used temporarily should be deposited in the bank. Don’t be afraid of trouble. Do not keep passbooks and credit cards together with ID cards and other documents. Even if you have valuables at home, it's best not to leave them where thieves can easily find them.

Methods of burglary

Black trick one: downspouts and gas pipes used as ladders. Nowadays, downpipes and gas pipes of many residential buildings in the city are installed outdoors and close to balconies and windows. It is very easy for criminals to use downpipes and gas pipes to climb into the house and commit crimes.

Secret tip two: Climbing the anti-theft net is like walking on flat ground. Security nets are a common sight in every household in the city, but non-standardly installed anti-theft nets are useless. Thieves often use the protruding anti-theft nets to climb up and down to commit crimes. There are two forms of theft cases that occur in the latter half of the night: one is to pry open the anti-theft net and break into the house; the other is to use the anti-theft net to climb up and get into the high-rise residents to commit the crime. Irregular installation not only fails to protect yourself, but also harms your neighbors. The anti-theft network does not prevent theft but "helps" theft.

Black trick three: break into the house while you are not around. This is a common method used by criminals to commit crimes during the day. The early anti-theft doors only had a few screws to fix the door frame. In fact, they could not withstand the force of the crowbar and could be fixed in just one minute. Recently, security doors have been greatly improved in terms of structure and strength. However, with the birth of micro gas cutting tools, there have been many cases of using these tools to enter indoor thefts in our country.

Black trick four: tie a rope to the roof to "swing". This method of committing crimes is relatively hidden, because everyone believes that no one dares to commit crimes from the top down, so there is no precaution or inspection on the rooftop. As a result, the safer the place, the less safe it is.

Black trick five: Use sweet words to trick you into opening the door. In many cities, it has been discovered that gangsters rushed to residential buildings, pulled out the electric switches installed outside the houses, and then took advantage of the residents to open the door to check and break into the houses to rob. In addition, some gangsters took advantage of the victim's advertisement for renting a house, pretending to come to check on the house and commit robbery. Others disguised themselves as plumbing repairmen and tricked people into opening doors and robbing them.

Home safety tips

1. When you are at home alone, lock the security door.

2. Check the "five checks" before going to bed: water, electricity, gas, door, window

3. If someone knocks on the door, observe first and then ask. If it is a stranger, do not open the door. . If you are a repairman, make sure you have made an appointment in advance, check the ID of the visitor and ask carefully, and you can only open the door after confirming it is correct.

When your home needs repair services, it is best to have family or friends at home with you or inform your neighbors. If someone comes to sell you, you can politely refuse, and don't take advantage of it, otherwise you will regret it later. Don't let your guard down just because the visitor is a woman.

4. When you encounter a stranger entangled at the door and insisting on entering the house, you can call the police, or go to the balcony, doors and windows and shout loudly to ask for help from neighbors and pedestrians.

5. If the key is lost, your family should be notified as soon as possible and a new lock should be replaced as appropriate.

6. Important documents, bank cards, keys, ID cards, business cards and other items should be placed dispersedly and not concentrated in one bag. Record the ID number and service phone number, and keep a photocopy of the ID. If lost accidentally, call to report the loss as soon as possible.

7. When returning home at night, prepare your keys in advance before arriving home. Do not look for them at the door. Enter the house quickly, and always pay attention to whether there is anyone following or hiding in a blind spot near your residence. When sending a friend home, you should wait until the friend has safely entered the house before leaving. When you get home, try to take the elevator instead of taking the stairs. If you find anything suspicious, do not enter the house and notify property management or call the police immediately.