Q1) Where is the safest place to keep your front door key?
Under a plant pot Out of view On a rack by the front door
Q2) Where should you store valuable items in the home?
In a jewellery box In a safe or strong box A drawer
Q3) What should you do to make it look like someone is in when away for a period of time?
Timer switches Cancel milk and papers and tell the neighbours All of the above
Q4) According to government statistics, what percentage of burglary cases are unsuccessful in homes with an alarm system.?
60% 40% 70%
Q5) How high should your garden hedge be to deter burglars?
1 Metre 1.5 metres 3 metres
Q6) By which means do a third of all burglars gain access to homes?
Through rear doors and windows Through upstairs windows Through the front door
Q7) What British standard lock should your front door have for insurance purposes?
5 lever lock mortise dead lock Chain lock Padlock
Q8) What is the fastest growing method of entry in to house by burglars?
Through unlocked doors and windows Smashing windows Through the garage
Q9) What should you do with ladders if you have to leave them outside?
Chain them up Lie them down Hide them
Q10) What should you do before answering the front door to avoid becoming the victim of a bogus caller?
Close the back door Check your phone is working Check your neighbour is in
