1. Light Up Your Exterior

Criminals avoid visibility. Install motion-sensor lights around entrances, driveways, and garden areas. Well-lit spaces deter intruders and give you better visibility at night.

Thompsons Tip: Use solar-powered motion lights as an energy-efficient option for dark corners and boundary walls.

2. Reinforce Entry Points

Doors and windows are the first target. Use security gates, deadbolts, and window locks. Reinforce wooden doors with a steel core if possible.

Thompsons Tip: Install a peephole or smart doorbell camera to screen visitors before opening.

3. Never Make It Obvious You’re Away

Avoid advertising your absence. Ask a trusted neighbor to collect mail, leave lights on timers, and never post holiday plans in real time on social media.

Thompsons Tip: Our control room can monitor your property while you’re away — even activating patrol response if needed.

4. Install a Security System

An alarm system connected to a 24/7 control room is one of the most effective deterrents. Pair it with motion sensors, perimeter beams, and internal sirens.

Thompsons Tip: Thompsons offers fully monitored alarm setups with panic integration and mobile alerts.

5. Get to Know Your Neighbours

Community awareness is an underrated layer of security. Knowing who belongs in your street helps you notice suspicious activity quicker.

Thompsons Tip: Join or start a local WhatsApp safety group and share alerts in real time.

Final Thoughts

Security isn’t just about big investments — it’s about consistent awareness and smart layers of protection. If you’re unsure where to start, Thompsons Security offers free residential risk assessments and can help you build a custom security plan for your home.

🔒 Stay safe. Stay alert. And remember — your safety is our legacy.