Crime Reduction - Helping to Reduce Crime in Your Area

Home Security

Home security an introduction to domestic surveying

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Home security - an introduction to domestic surveying

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“One of the most feared crimes is burglary...it increases the fear of the victim and other householders in the area and damages the quiet enjoyment of the community.”

Home Security - an introduction to domestic surveying is a comprehensive, easy to use training package which includes an interactive CD ROM and a handy sized booklet in a sturdy polyurathane case. You will learn how to carry out crime prevention surveys on domestic properties. It has been designed for non-specialists who have no previous experience of crime prevention but will also prove useful for everyone, no matter what level of knowledge or experience they have.

The package contains clear advice on:

  • the principles of crime prevention

  • preparing for a survey

  • carrying out a survey

  • giving appropriate advice to the householder

  • evaluation and review of surveys.

When you have completed the package you will be able to carry out a domestic survey, identify potential security risks and give basic advice about reducing the risks. Using the full range of knowledge and skills gained from this package you will be able to help reduce the number of crimes and the fear of crime among the people you deal with.

Getting a copy

An A4 version booklet is available to download PDF 394Kb

If you have a fast internet connection you can download the full package Warning: This 125Mb file will take around 40 minutes to download using a broadband connection.

If you would like to use the pack with community groups, you may find the Home Survey Training Pack useful.

Last update: Tuesday, January 09, 2007

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