Safe homes

Most instances of crime are opportunistic.

Most instances of crime are opportunistic.

Break-ins to a home is most likely through open or unlocked windows or doors.

Check out what you can do to help improve the security at your home.

Keeping your home safe

You can keep your home safe by following some simple principles of the surrounding environment:

• keep your yard maintained to reduce places to hide
• increase visibility from the street
• cut back shrubbery around the house to ensure natural surveillance
• keep the area around your home well-lit at night.

Opportunity and visibility can be key factors for break-ins. Below are some simple tips to help protect your home and belongings:

• lock doors and windows, even when you are home
• fit quality security doors, windows, locks, alarms and lighting
• Lock your gates, sheds and garages – use padlocks, including on your letter box
• consider the installation of movement sensor cameras or closed-circuit television (CCTV)
• avoid leaving tools and other items outside that could be used to break into your home
• mark your belongings with an engraver or ultra-violet pen with your licence number.

Check out Crime Stoppers NT for more security tips for home and your vehicle/s.

Going away on holidays

Going away on holidays? Would like someone to keep an eye on your place while you're away?

Neighbourhood Watch NT can help you.

Their Absentee Advice form notifies NT Police that you’re away and provides alternative contact details if there is an emergency at your home.

And don't forget… if you are travelling in the NT, intrastate or overseas, consider how you can keep safe while you are travelling.

Crime Stoppers NT has some hints for keeping your home safe if you go on holidays.

Public housing tenants

Are you public housing tenant? The Tenancy Support program can help you resolve issues that might prevent you from getting or keeping a tenancy.

Issues may include any of the following:

• domestic and family violence
• relationship breakdowns
• money and budgeting problems
• problems with visitors and overcrowding
• passing the regular tenancy inspections
• support for your children and youth issues.

Go to the NT Government's website for more information about the program.

Been affected by crime?

Victims of Crime NT can help with:

• information, referrals and crisis support
• navigating the justice system
• property crime financial help
• free home security assessments
• crime prevention activities
• Biz Audit program
• business resecures.

You can contact Victims of Crime NT by calling 1800 672 242 or visit victimsofcrime.org.au

Find out more

Check out the links to government and non-government organisations for more information and advice.