Your Home's Appearance - Burglars Look At Little Things

•Keep property in good condition and free of trash, litter, weeds, leaves, graffiti, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, and other things that indicate neglect in caring for your property.

•Replace broken windows or screens.


•Repair broken fences and gate locks.


•Use screens, wired glass, or other protection for light fixtures and bulbs.


•Remove loose rocks and other objects that could be used to vandalize your property.
 
•Leave outside lights on after dark or have outside lights controlled by a motion detector. Make sure there are no dark areas around the house, garage, or yard in which a person could hide. Street lights are generally inadequate for illuminating your property.

•Check lights regularly and replace burnt out bulbs.


•Trim bushes to less than 3 feet to eliminate possible hiding places, especially near windows and sidewalks.


•Trim tree canopies to at least 8 feet to allow visibility into your property.


•Replace solid walls in front yards with open fencing to eliminate hiding places and make climbing more difficult.


•Install a wide-angle peephole in your front door so you can look out without being seen yourself.