HOME SECURITY

Complete How Safe is My Place?

How safe is my place? is a free self-assessment tool which will help you to evaluate your current security levels and provides an individualised report with best-practice advice to improve your home security. This self-assessment tool is based on the internationally recognised, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.

Take the Self Assessment
Get Neighbourly

Your neighbours can be your number one crime prevention tool and connecting with them can help to create safer and happier Territory neighbourhoods.
Use our Hey There Neighbour! resource to introduce yourself to your neighbours and connect with your community.

Hey There Neighbour!
Away from Home

Give your property the “lived in” look when you’re out by leaving a light on and the radio playing.
Complete the Absentee Advice Form when you are going away for an extended period of time to provide Police, Fire and Emergency Services with contact details if there is an issue at your property.

Fill out the Form

Home break-ins are one of the most common crimes in the Territory. In many instances break-ins are crimes of opportunity with entry gained through an open or unlocked door or window. You can improve your home security by implementing the following advice.

Secure your Home

Securing your home is the easiest and best way to prevent crime.

Ensure your home is locked, even when you are there.

Fit quality security doors, windows, locks, alarms and lighting.
Secure all windows and doors, particularly in areas that are unoccupied.
Activate alarms, smoke detectors and security lighting.
Lock your gates, sheds and garages – use padlocks, including on your letter box.
Avoid hiding spare keys outside of your home - instead consider leaving them with a trusted neighbour or friend.
Avoid leaving tools and other items outside that could be used to break in to your home.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Keep your valuables and car keys in a secure location away from the front of the house. Mark your valuables with your NT Driver’s Licence number and consider keeping an asset register with photos of your valuables. Avoid keeping large quantities of cash in the home.

Get Neighbourly

Your neighbours can be your number one crime prevention tool and connecting with them can help to create safer and happier Territory neighbourhoods.

Your neighbours can:

reduce prowling, loitering and burglary by reporting suspicious people or vehicles to Police
keep an eye on your property when you are away from home
keep a spare key for you instead of leaving it outside your property
be your “go to” in the event of an emergency.