Secure September: Boost Your Home's Secure Score

Understanding the Importance of Home Security

As the warmer months of spring approach, it's an ideal time to reassess and enhance your home security. Break-ins and property crimes are unfortunate realities that many households face. Ensuring your home is well-protected can provide peace of mind and safeguard your property from potential intruders. This Secure September, Crimsafe and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia are teaming up to encourage homeowners to take proactive steps towards improving their home security. By understanding the importance of home security and implementing effective measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of theft and vandalism.

What is Secure Score and How Can It Help You?

Secure Score is a free online home security audit tool designed to help homeowners evaluate their security measures and identify areas for improvement. By assessing various security features from the street level, within the yard, and inside the home, Secure Score provides a comprehensive evaluation of your home's security. Each security feature, such as a spotlight, security camera, or security screen, is assigned a value that contributes to your overall Secure Score, which is a score out of 100.

A higher Secure Score indicates a more secure home, reducing the likelihood of break-ins and property damage. Additionally, improving the average Secure Score within a community can make the entire neighborhood more resilient against crime. By using Secure Score, homeowners can receive tailored recommendations to enhance their security measures, making it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to protect their home.

Taking Action: How to Get Started with Secure Score

Ready to boost your home's security this Secure September? Getting started with Secure Score is easy and can make a significant difference in your protection. Follow these steps to begin:

1. Visit the Secure Score Website: Head to the Secure Score website to access the free online audit tool.
2. Complete the Assessment: The assessment takes just a few minutes to complete. It will evaluate your current security measures and provide you with a score out of 100.
3. Review Recommendations: Based on your Secure Score, you'll receive tailored recommendations for improving your home security. These suggestions can include adding security screens, installing cameras, or joining Neighbourhood Watch.
4. Implement Improvements: Take action on the recommendations provided. Even small changes can have a significant impact on your Secure Score and overall security.
5. Monitor Your Progress: Regularly reassess your Secure Score to track your improvements and stay updated on new security measures.

By taking these steps, you can enhance your home security, protect your property, and contribute to a safer community. This Secure September, make the commitment to improve your Secure Score and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a well-protected home.

Partners in crime prevention 

Crimsafe and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia are proud to be Crime Prevention partners, working to strengthen communities against criminal activities with initiatives like Neighbourhood Watch Month and Secure September.