Homes with a monitored alarm are 4* times less likely to experience a break in

There are a number of ways we can protect our homes. A lot of these come down to common sense. Repeatedly at PhoneWatch we encourage people to:

• Lock doors and windows even when at home.
• Leave lights on in the hallway for example during the darker evenings. A handy way to do this is to link your lights to smart plugs, so they can be put on a timer.
• Always keep a close eye on candles and electrical items and ensure they are turned off at night.
• Never leave valuable items on display – they are too visible and are asking to be taken!
• Ensure your smoke alarm is working well and regularly change the batteries.
• Repeatedly research shows that people with a monitored alarm are less likely to be burgled. When comparing the data from the PhoneWatch Alarm Receiving Centre to the national burglary stats, we can see that PhoneWatch homes are 4* times less likely to be burgled.
• Remember to always arm your alarm, at night and even when you’re popping out for short periods of time.