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...Essays.com grow and add new papers!) Burglary, robbery, and vehicle crime are often ‘spur-of-the-moment’ actions, often taking advantage of an open window or valuables left on display. Most of the steps suggested in the following pags are common sense and don’t cost much, but they can make a real difference. Basics like shutting windows and locking car doors even when you are only gone for a minute, or keeping your eye on your bag, can be all that it takes to prevent crime. Not securing your home, car and belongings just isn’t worth the cost and hassle - so keep it safe, keep it hidden, keep it locked. I’ve checked that all the doors and windows are locked – even if I’m just popping out for a minute. I’ve fitted deadlocks to all outside doors. (Burglars hate them because you need a key to open them from the inside as well as the outside.) I’ve made sure the deadlock key isn’t in an obvious place. I’ve fitted key-operated locks to all the windows. (Burglars don’t like having to break glass because of the noise it makes and the risk of leaving forensic evidence.) I’ve installed a visible burglar alarm, and turned it on! My spare keys ar...