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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A thread too far?

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

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An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed."

You sure it wasn't those dastardly cats again?

Taking it up a notch and trying to shit in your kitchen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed.

You sure it wasn't those dastardly cats again?

Taking it up a notch and trying to shit in your kitchen "

It was the sneeky cat burglars

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed."

You can buy a composite door which even a police battering ram can't break down. If anyone forces entry through the door the manufacturers will give you £2000.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed."

You say it was an attempt, so they were unsuccessful? Seems like your current lock is doing OK

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

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You say it was an attempt, so they were unsuccessful? Seems like your current lock is doing OK "

The lock just about held; but I want to make sure that if they do return (which is quite common) the new lock will do the job.

A nearby home was broken into, and electronic items removed. The area I live in is usually OK, but has spates of burglaries, vandalism and occasional antisocial behaviour.

I do not want to relocate.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


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The area I live in is usually OK, but has spates of burglaries, vandalism and occasional antisocial behaviour.

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Antisocial behaviour regarding cats ?

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

A burglar alarm or Ring/Nest type doorbell system could help

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We would recommend a burglar alarm with a box lit at night. Even ex burglars have said they don't touch a house that's alarmed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have bolts on my door, top + bottom.

In my previous house i had three 5 lever mortice locks (top, middle, bottom).. Sadly this was so effective, they smashed a huge double glazed window to gain entry

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Newry Down


"We would recommend a burglar alarm with a box lit at night. Even ex burglars have said they don't touch a house that's alarmed."

The burglar alarm box is sound advice, but I think it is vital to make front door look as if it has been strengthened and has a quality lock fitted.

Ingersoll locks are reputedly good, but are very expensive and have to be professionally fitted. Thanks.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

If you have it in your budget take a look at Palladio doors.

Not cheap but they won’t get through them.

Lock wise, if it’s a UPVC door, look for a kite marked anti snap, anti bump lock barrel if it’s euro profile.

Make sure it’s the exact size for the door so you give them nothing to get a grip on.

There are lots of makes but Avocet are one of the better brands.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Again depending on your budget, CCTV and alarms are a good deterrent.

Lots are app connected now so you have instant access even when not at home.

Some cameras have two way audio and you can snap stills and video on your mobile which can then be forwarded instantly to the police.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

OP the best advice is to get a local locksmith to come and do a survey.

Sounds like a chance taker probably druggies looking for an easy in , professional burglar will get in pretty much regardless unless you are willing to spend thousands.

But making it as difficult as possible is the key.

Laminated glass, windows lock's, most front door multipoint locks are easy to get through.

Can't beat good old fashioned dead lock's.

I used to work for a housing association and had to do all of the gaining entries for evictions and I never failed to get in.

I would definitely 100% get a locksmith round and be prepared to pay a few hundred pounds to upgrade.

If possible try changing routine leave house different times, leave from different exists if possible.

Don't make it easy make sure all windows are shut and locked.

Close curtains to avoid prying eyes.

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By *olymalelincsMan
over a year ago

southend

Best deterant is as others have said an alarm with illuminated wall box, also sensor lights and cctv cameras will add to this deterant. I know it seems a little excessive but sadly it sometimes has to be done due to some of the population not being able to behave themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seriously OP do you not have Google?

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

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From reports, Europrofile locks, even the really good ones are best avoided because of their inherent vulnerability to attack.

Several months ago, there was an attempt to gain entry to my rear garden by smashing through a rear fence but it withstood the attack, thankfully.

A local crim' (with a habit) also called to my home, as a ploy in order to eyeball exactly what lock I had fitted to my front door.

The porch was later superficially damaged when I was away, but was easily repaired.

I want to pre-empt and prevent any potential burglary when I am out, or a 'home invasion' when the house is occupied.

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Get a nice big Doberman that should keep them away.......

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Newry Down


"Get a nice big Doberman that should keep them away......."
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I used to have a dog, but circumstances change and that option is no longer feasible, regrettably.

The most effective dog would be an Ovtcharka, Press Canario or Japanese Tosa.

Have a look at these canines online.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"[Removed by poster at 15/05/21 10:14:19]

From reports, Europrofile locks, even the really good ones are best avoided because of their inherent vulnerability to attack.

Several months ago, there was an attempt to gain entry to my rear garden by smashing through a rear fence but it withstood the attack, thankfully.

A local crim' (with a habit) also called to my home, as a ploy in order to eyeball exactly what lock I had fitted to my front door.

The porch was later superficially damaged when I was away, but was easily repaired.

I want to pre-empt and prevent any potential burglary when I am out, or a 'home invasion' when the house is occupied.

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You seem pretty unlucky! Have you mentioned the targeted attacks to the police?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed."

......and people wonder why I lock my bedroom door.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

o/p have you had recent visitors to your door who asked questions maybe to determine if it was worth the trouble of breaking down your door later? A few years ago I had a couple of characters being quite insistant they come inside for a chat about home security. I sent them on their way immediately but someone less proactive could have let them in to 'case' the place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure what the locks are called. Had some hardcore new doors fitted which are hard to break down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have an alarm system with motion detectors plus shock detectors on the doors.

When activated the shock detector will trigger if the door receives even a thump with a hand. Or a cat running into the door!

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Newry Down


"Seriously OP do you not have Google?

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I do have access to Google, but nothing beats getting the benefits of others' personal experience. Google can be very good, but sometimes is just generic information.

You can't beat hard-won experience.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"An attempt was recently made to break into my home, by forcing my front door; can anyone recommend a really good quality door lock that successfully thwarted a burglary; any other suggestions would be welcomed."

You could have a £1000 lock but it's only as strong as the door and frame that it's attached to.

Bas.ards trying to break into people's homes need there hands chopping off, homes are personal and should be your safe place.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Alarms don't actually help , insurers don’t even give a discount for them. Burglars are opportunistic, the only rob easy houses or those with known goodies on show. Modern doors and windows with locks, no visible keys or devices and no easy exit is what works . It’s very rare for burglars to use a modern composite door to gain entry as it’s near impossible , they usually go for an old aluminium patio or sash style window round the back that can be and once in make an exit route like a door with just a take or a window that can be fully opened

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By *ubal1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Thanks everyone for your contributions; the prospect of having my personal space by being burgled terrifies me.

Atepts have been made to break into everyone of my homes for the last 35 years, but somehow all of these have failed.

There are a couple of bad apples living nearby whom I want to deter; I will be implementing additional security measures over the summer. Thanks.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

If multiple attemped burglaries have all failed it shows your security measures are sound

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you have decent internet. Wireless smart alarm with internal cctv (so you know it's a genuine break in, the police hate false alarms and after a few will stop coming). Usual visual deterrents with instant notification to any smart device so you can have multiple keyholders. Cheap and easy to install, instant notification, even if the power/internet fails it reverts to a keypad alarm.

Good locks are still a must as determined burglars will still attack alarmed premises where police response is slow, and they expect to be in and out quickly.

Many domestic burglaries are committed in broad daylight by posing as tradesmen and no-one gives them a second look.

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By *asilForty77Man
over a year ago

a hundred and sixty of us living in a small shoebox in the middle of the road

Banham

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester


"Alarms don't actually help , insurers don’t even give a discount for them. Burglars are opportunistic, the only rob easy houses or those with known goodies on show. Modern doors and windows with locks, no visible keys or devices and no easy exit is what works . It’s very rare for burglars to use a modern composite door to gain entry as it’s near impossible , they usually go for an old aluminium patio or sash style window round the back that can be and once in make an exit route like a door with just a take or a window that can be fully opened "

Again another myth.

Burglars want to remain undetected for as long as possible, they tend to choose the easier target and avoid places that have security lighting or alarms unless they are pros, in which case they will be in and out with minimal damage and will take the item that they have come for.

Having been in the industry for over 35 years, they are a deterrent when combined with good physical measures.

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