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Police Scotland are running a festive safety campaign, giving advice on staying safe this Christmas and New Year. Here's some tips on safety at home.
Thieves know that over Christmas there will be high value presents and maybe more cash in your house than normal. Keep your home secure - lock all windows and doors, don’t leave gifts in view of the windows and keep cash in your home to a minimum.
If you’re going away for Christmas, keep your home secure. Lock all windows and doors, set your house alarm if you have one, use timers on lights, cancel any deliveries and ask a neighbour or friend you trust to keep an eye out while you’re away.
If you’re having a house party with lots of guests, it can be all too easy for a thief to slip in unnoticed. Make sure you know everyone who is there. If you’re going to a party, don’t let anyone tailgate you into a house or through a secured communal entry door who may not be a guest.
Protect any gifts you’ve bought for your friends and family. Get them to register mobile phones, tablets, laptops and cameras at www.immobilise.com. Don’t give them a good quality bike without giving them a good quality lock, and register bikes at www.BikeRegister.com.
Important telephone numbers
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Environmental enquiries - 01698 403110 (including special uplifts and bin collection, road repairs, lighting faults, abandoned vehicles and pest control problems)
- General enquiries - 01698 403200
- Housing Repairs - 0800 678 1166
- Gas/solid fuel heating repairs - 0845 606 1555
- Homelessness - 0800 953 2424
- Anti-social behaviour - 0300 123 1382
- Social Work Emergency Service - 0800 121 4114
Visit www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/winter for more information about our full range of winter services
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