Stay Secure this Holiday Season

As the warmer months and holidays approach, many Australians open their doors and windows to enjoy the season, while also leaving them wide open for crims. That's why Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA) in partnership with Crimsafe, is reminding homeowners to reassess their home security as we head into the holiday and festive season.

Why Home Security Matters

NHWA and Crimsafe have made it their mission to help homeowners review their home security and live safer.

By taking a few simple steps to review your home’s safety, you can reduce that risk significantly. One easy way to start is by using the Secure Score quiz, a quick online tool that gives you a score out of 100, along with practical tips on improving your home’s security.

Secure September

For the third consecutive year, crime prevention partners NHWA and Crimsafe joined forces for Secure September, a month-long national safety campaign designed to inspire Australians to take proactive steps in home security. This year’s theme, ‘Home Crimprovement’, delivered a clear and simple message: Make your home a crim’s worst nightmare!

Although any time of year is the right time to check your home’s safety, the arrival of warmer weather often creates more opportunities for crims. The goal of Secure September is to help homeowners become more security conscious, implementing simple steps to improve their home security.

Simple Ways to Crimprove Your Home

Improving your home security doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with easy steps like placing large decoy boots by the front door to make it appear someone is home, or move your bins, and any other potential ‘ladders’ away from fences and windows.

Joining your local Neighbourhood Watch group or creating a Neighbourhood Watch group chat on social apps, can not only boost your feeling of community but also boost your home security.

Take Action Before You Head on Holiday

While the Secure September campaign may have passed, it’s never too late to do a simple evaluation of your overall home security and potential weak spots. And it doesn’t have to be expensive.

Simple steps, such as arranging for a neighbour or friend to collect your mail while you’re away, setting up light timers, or using smart plugs to turn on lights and electronics, can create an illusion that someone is at home. The Secure Score quiz will help you audit your home and provide personalised recommendations to keep your home safe during the holiday season.

How Secure Is Your Home?

Find out your Secure Score here: www.nhwa.com.au/resources/secure-score

Exclusive offer: 15% off Crimsafe Webshop products. To help you get started, Crimsafe are offering 15% off home security products in the Crimsafe Webshop. Head over to the Crimsafe Webshop and use the code NHWA at the checkout to claim your exclusive discount.

Offer expires: 31 December 2024

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