Security Doors
At all entry/exits
YES
NO
Security doors deter would-be offenders from entering your home
Finger guards
YES
NO
Finger guards prevent the locks on security doors being tampered with
Triple locks
YES
NO
Triple locks increase the strength and security of your doors
Main Entry/Exit Doors
Front - solid core
YES
NO
The door should be as solid as the lock
Front - viewer
YES
NO
Door viewers allow you to see who is outside your front door before you open it
Back - solid core
YES
NO
Solid doors are preferred; hollow core doors should be avoided
Adequate locks
YES
NO
Dead locks are the best type of locks to use on all entry/exit doors
Keyed alike
YES
NO
For safety and ease of use, use one key for all locks
Sliding Doors
Patio bolts
YES
NO
Keyed patio bolts strengthen the security of these doors
Windows
Key operated locks
YES
NO
Keyed patio bolts strengthen the security of doors
Keyed alike
YES
NO
For safety and ease of use, use one key for all locks
Security screens
YES
NO
Screens, shutters and grilles allow ventilation whilst providing security
Warning stickers
YES
NO
Stickers indicating that your valuables have been marked for identification may deter thieves from stealing your property
Lighting
Main entry/exits
YES
NO
The main entry/exit areas of your home should be well illuminated
Timers fitted
YES
NO
Automatic light switching gives the appearance that you are home
Movement-activated sensors
YES
NO
Sensor lighting in high risk areas deters intruders from entering your home
Other
Clear vision
YES
NO
You should have clear vision of all doors and windows from the outside
Garage/shed
YES
NO
Sheds and garages should be securely locked when not in use
Tools/bins secure
YES
NO
Lock away all tools, ladders, bins to stop intruders using them to gain entry to your home
Meter box secure
YES
NO
Your electricity meter box should be clearly visible from the road
House numbers
YES
NO
Your house numbers should be clearly visible from the road
Smoke alarms
YES
NO
Functional smoke alarms are now required by law to be installed
Security alarms
YES
NO
Monitored security alarms will deter thieves from entering your home
Property Marking
Operation Identification
YES
NO
Engrave or mark your property with your driver's licence number preceded by a "V" for Victoria
Record serial numbers
YES
NO
List all serial numbers of electronic equipment on an inventory list (Attached to this security assessment)
Operation Identification stickers
YES
NO
All windows should display stickers warning potential thieves that all property has been marked