3 Essential Home Security Tips for Students
If you’re a student living in halls or private accommodation, you’re probably already aware of how expensive fending for yourself can be. Once you’ve totalled up your rent, utilities, deposit, and all your belongings, that’s an awful lot of money and emotional value under one roof!
With so much at risk, you’ll want to make sure your student home is safe and secure – especially if you’re heading back to your hometown for the holidays. Here are some simple security tips to help keep your student home safe.
Don’t publicise that you aren’t home
One of our top tips is this: don’t be too open about your whereabouts on social media before or during time away from your student home.
There’s a lot to be said for social media, especially in recent years when seeing people in person hasn’t always been an option, but it can pose a serious security risk at times. All it takes is for one person to see that you aren’t at university – even if it’s just for a weekend – and take their chances on breaking into your student home or room.
You might think that your followers would never do this but, unfortunately, as much as 43% of burglars know their victim, so it’s worth being cautious.
Lock all windows and doors before leaving the house
It’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of being away from home, and we understand the urge to sacrifice certain things when you’re in a hurry. However, remembering home security basics is essential whenever you’re going to be out of the house, even if it’s just to go to a lecture or to spend an evening with your friends.
Locking all windows and doors before leaving the house and before you go to sleep will help keep you and your possessions safe. It’s your landlord’s responsibility to ensure that your student home is fitted with adequate locks, but it’s your responsibility to ensure that you’re actually using them. It goes without saying that you should also try to keep your keys as safe as possible
Keep valuable possessions out of sight
Thieves operating in areas with a lot of students will know for a fact that you have valuable items in your house, whether it’s a laptop, television, tablet, phone, or even something like jewellery. The best way to keep your possessions safe is to keep them out of view from outside the property. Of course, you won’t be able to keep everything hidden away, so prioritise the most financially and emotionally valuable items.
Don’t leave valuables on windowsills or nearby tables and countertops when you aren’t around. If you can’t move items or don’t have anywhere hidden to store them, you can always close the curtains when you’re out of the house – that way, any potential thieves won’t be able to see in at all.
If you’re looking to improve your student home’s security, Campbell & McGovern are proud to offer a range of security systems to suit your needs, including access control systems, CCTV, Smartair security, and secure window and door locks. If your valuables need protection, we also offer safes and safe installation services, as well as emergency locksmith services. Contact us today for more information.
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