According to a 2010 report by the Australian Institute of Criminology (‘AIC’), around three percent of Australian households experienced a break-in in the twelve months to 2009. Around the same number of households experienced an attempted break-in in the same period. While alarms are widely used by many households, there are more effective ways to keep your home secure. In this article, we consider some of the most effective ways to secure your home without spending a fortune, including security doors and screens, surveillance tools, and lighting.

Burglary Statistics in Australia

Consider the following statistics:

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