By thinking through the following questions you will be part way to making your home more secure:

• How would you get in if you'd forgotten your keys? If you can get in, so can a burglar.
• Are there places where they could break in without being seen?
• Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass?

The Home Office has produced some guidelines to help you make your home more secure, click here to access 'A Guide to Home Security'.

Stockport council offers a Home Security package scheme, for further information and to check whether you are eligible click here.