FabSwingers.com forum: In the area you live can you leave your front door open

By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

Or is this country just full of opportunists, one of the guys i used to share a house with used to leave front and back door open

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By *ot to giggleWoman
23 weeks ago

Coventry

yea all the time!!! Wouldn't expect anything left if i go out!!

Recently had a friend who's house was totally cleared whilst they were on holiday ... neighbours even gave the 'removal men' a cup of tea!

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

yea all the time!!! Wouldn't expect anything left if i go out!!

Recently had a friend who's house was totally cleared whilst they were on holiday ... neighbours even gave the 'removal men' a cup of tea! "
lol really i used to know someone who did removals as a job as he brought the stuff down and loaded it on the van somebody was pinching it

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By *iddlesticksMan
23 weeks ago

My nan’s spare room.

I regularly find I’ve left the door unlocked, I never lock my car on the driveway either.

If I get broken into and my car pinched today, I’ll know it’s one of you lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

Interesting question.

There has been many a time when the car has been on the drive and completely unlocked.

As for my door, yes I honestly think I can leave it unlocked.

There are only 12 houses in my road though

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
23 weeks ago

Leeds

Yes we are lucky to live in a great place, the door is left open often.

Mrs

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Herts

"Or is this country just full of opportunists, one of the guys i used to share a house with used to leave front and back door open

Wait is this a euphemism?

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Or is this country just full of opportunists, one of the guys i used to share a house with used to leave front and back door open

Wait is this a euphemism? "
lol

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"I regularly find I’ve left the door unlocked, I never lock my car on the driveway either.

If I get broken into and my car pinched today, I’ll know it’s one of you lot. "
Your Fiat Uno is safe

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By *rill PhilMan
23 weeks ago

Crediton

I probably could but, I have a lot of stuff I really wouldn't want removed without permission so, it's just not worth the risk. No matter how slight.

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By *mber SkiesWoman
23 weeks ago

Cardiff-ish

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By *mber SkiesWoman
23 weeks ago

Cardiff-ish

Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet "
In Cardiff?

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By *iddlesticksMan
23 weeks ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet "

I live next door to her.

I couldn’t help but hear but have you dropped a pin.

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By *mber SkiesWoman
23 weeks ago

Cardiff-ish

"Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet In Cardiff?

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it’s Cardiff ish

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By *mber SkiesWoman
23 weeks ago

Cardiff-ish

"Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet

I live next door to her.

I couldn’t help but hear but have you dropped a pin.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Yes I live in a good location & a quiet one to you could hear a pin drop it’s that quiet In Cardiff?

it’s Cardiff ish

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ahhhh i get ya wink wink

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By *ild_oatsMan
23 weeks ago

the land of saints & sinners

Not only can I leave my front door open I’ve even left my car keys in the ignition overnight and been most disappointed that my car wasn’t taken…

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By *ean counterMan
23 weeks ago

Kettering

My parents never locked their doors until about 25 years ago. Unfortunately this country is not the place it used to be and there's now too many scumbags living here !

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By *naswingdressWoman
23 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

I wouldn't do it on purpose, but once I left my door open overnight and no ill came of it

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By *educing_EmCouple
23 weeks ago

Tipperary

"I wouldn't do it on purpose, but once I left my door open overnight and no ill came of it

I was just about to say this

The door didn't close properly and the wind blew it wide open during the night

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By *weet and SpiceCouple
23 weeks ago

Around the Midlands

Probably but wouldn't really like to test the theory!

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
23 weeks ago

Reading

I did once accidentally and we weren't burgled but i wouldn't make a habit of it

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By *ornucopiaMan
23 weeks ago

Bexley

Probably ok in this area if nobody knows you left it open.

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By *eneralKenobiMan
23 weeks ago

North Angus

More so through summer but yeah no issues round my way

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By *hiversMan
23 weeks ago

Dinas Powys

I wouldn't do it, but yeah it would be fine I reckon

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By *nnCeeWoman
23 weeks ago

East of Eden, West of Hell

I went to unlock the door to go out for work on Monday morning, and found it unlocked. I realised I'd opened it for my FWB to come round, in case he arrived whilst I was in the shower, but he never came over and I forgot I'd unlocked it...

I've done it before, and I'm sure it'll happen again, but I don't make a habit of it. Have also left my car unlocked, luckily it's still been where I left it.

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By *a LunaWoman
23 weeks ago

South

No, we’ve had stuff pinched from our garage before now so I wouldn’t hold out hope for the house, even though we have three dogs

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By *aribbean King 1985Man
23 weeks ago

South West London

anyone who thinks they can burgle me while Im at home Im afraid wont leave the same way they came in thats all Im saying

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
23 weeks ago

District 13

Yes and I say this because on numerous occasions I’ve left it unlocked overnight

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By *alcon77Man
23 weeks ago

under the sun & the moon

Yes

I don't use the alarm that often either.

It would be a difficult place to ransack, due to the layout of the road..really not worth the hassle if I were a burglar..

Also I've noticed deliveries are left outside regularly, when occupants aren't in, (referring to another thread). It's that safe.

Someone I know that lived in Glasgow had everything taken in a break in. Literally pretty much everything. They even took the curtains. The only thing that wasn't taken was a Paula Abdul CD.

I laughed when they told me that.

-They didn't see the humour though..

(Understandably.)

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By *BWLOVER1965Man
23 weeks ago

My Own Little World

"Or is this country just full of opportunists, one of the guys i used to share a house with used to leave front and back door open

Not a chance stuff nicked out the shed when up north and even clothes nicked of the washing line

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By *onger24Man
23 weeks ago

shropshire

I'm lucky enough to live in the middle of nowhere with an 2 mile drive to the main road,

Most I get is people getting lost and the Post

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"anyone who thinks they can burgle me while Im at home Im afraid wont leave the same way they came in thats all Im saying"
really would you relieve them of their dignity?

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

Currently not.

Front door leads to my flat door the communal area is full of black mould which landlord refuses to repair.Council know but have done nothing

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By *ad NannaWoman
23 weeks ago

East London

My postcode was once the most burgled post code in the UK.

My back door used to always be unlocked until bedtime, but not any more.

Don't want the bailiffs letting themselves in

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Currently not.

Front door leads to my flat door the communal area is full of black mould which landlord refuses to repair.Council know but have done nothing"
They are obliged to repair it because it can cause severe health issues, keep at them

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"My postcode was once the most burgled post code in the UK.

My back door used to always be unlocked until bedtime, but not any more.

Don't want the bailiffs letting themselves in

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omg the bailiffs

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"My postcode was once the most burgled post code in the UK.

My back door used to always be unlocked until bedtime, but not any more.

Don't want the bailiffs letting themselves in

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omg the bailiffs

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By *ad NannaWoman
23 weeks ago

East London

I have a deadbolt on my door handle I throw up at night.

If you lock my door from the outside you can't open it without a key from the inside, and it's harder to break in from the outside.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

This is a low crime area. I don't leave the front door open because the dog and cat would get out, but I could.

The lock on our back door was broken for about 3 years and I couldn't lock it, even if we went out (which wasn't that often, but we did it occasionally). Never had a problem.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"This is a low crime area. I don't leave the front door open because the dog and cat would get out, but I could.

The lock on our back door was broken for about 3 years and I couldn't lock it, even if we went out (which wasn't that often, but we did it occasionally). Never had a problem.

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in Transylvania surely the odd vampire got in

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By *eneralKenobiMan
23 weeks ago

North Angus

"This is a low crime area. I don't leave the front door open because the dog and cat would get out, but I could.

The lock on our back door was broken for about 3 years and I couldn't lock it, even if we went out (which wasn't that often, but we did it occasionally). Never had a problem.

in Transylvania surely the odd vampire got in

Gotta invite those suckers in

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Herts

Where I live if I left the door open they steal the oxygen inside

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"This is a low crime area. I don't leave the front door open because the dog and cat would get out, but I could.

The lock on our back door was broken for about 3 years and I couldn't lock it, even if we went out (which wasn't that often, but we did it occasionally). Never had a problem.

in Transylvania surely the odd vampire got in

Only me, but then again I'm a pretty odd vampire...

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

...there are even vampires living either side of me though.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"Where I live if I left the door open they steal the oxygen inside "

You mean you aren't already an oxygen thief?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
23 weeks ago

little house on the praire

In my old house I never locked my front door in 28 years

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
23 weeks ago

King's Crustacean

Yes. I do. I find the length of the driveway puts people off the walk... oh and the dogs. They do their bit too.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Herts

"Where I live if I left the door open they steal the oxygen inside

You mean you aren't already an oxygen thief?

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By *ucka39Man
23 weeks ago

Newcastle

Sure I can I have a name for myself

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By *urnedoutniceagainMan
23 weeks ago

louth

I went out a few weeks ago to find the front door wide open and a certain family member say “ I thought you shut it” yes especially when I was ready in The car when you got in it!!

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By *entBarryUKMan
23 weeks ago

Ashford

No, because people might think its a drop in centre, or that I had already been done! Lol

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By *eliWoman
23 weeks ago

Yes I can.

Next door are currently having a lot of work done to their property - noise wise and also because I'm fond of being braless and in pyjama shorts and don't want unsuspecting workmen to walk past that sight, I'm going to say right now no I couldn't.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

Yes mine can be left u locked whilst I am in ... do lock it when I am out and overnight.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I’ve left my back door unlocked by mistake one night so I probably could leave the front door and be fine

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By *ripfillMan
23 weeks ago

havant

I think I could leave the door open where we live but the sign would have to say .. beware of the T Rex

(Not the band.)

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By *urnedoutniceagainMan
23 weeks ago

louth

"I’ve left my back door unlocked by mistake one night so I probably could leave the front door and be fine

Be careful with back door security!

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By *2000ManMan
23 weeks ago

Worthing

Do you mean unlocked or actually ajar (open)? Would never leave either door open. I know someone who left front/top small windows open and they had left bottom larger one unlocked (it summer) at night. Someone reached in and tried to open the lower window. A lot of thefts are opportunists.

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By *S chanel demarTV/TS
23 weeks ago

peterborough

Yes very much so, because the guy I'm sitting next to in my first picture wouldn't let anyone in

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"I’ve left my back door unlocked by mistake one night so I probably could leave the front door and be fine

Be careful with back door security!"

I've never had any trouble with strangers coming in my back door.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Yes. I do. I find the length of the driveway puts people off the walk... oh and the dogs. They do their bit too."
you have deer stalkers?

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By *rozac_fairyCouple
23 weeks ago

Tamworth

Probably could but I don't fancy testing the theory out

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Probably could but I don't fancy testing the theory out "
cmon just wait behind the door with your tazer

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By *ot to giggleWoman
23 weeks ago

Coventry

"Not only can I leave my front door open I’ve even left my car keys in the ignition overnight and been most disappointed that my car wasn’t taken…"

ive left the front door keys in the door a few times, especially when carrying stuff in and forget to take them out the lock

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By *layfullsamMan
23 weeks ago

Solihull

No, my dog would be out and then it would take an hour to find out which pub he’s gone to

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

Have not locked my doors in years

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By *orleyMikeMan
23 weeks ago

Leeds

It probably isn’t safe to do so but I’ve accidentally left it open all day and been fine.

Worst one was leaving the car keys in the car cup holder all weekend. Didn’t realise until Monday morning when I couldn’t find my keys

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By *oo..Woman
23 weeks ago

Boo's World

Yes , because I know if anyone tries to come in, they have to get past the dog first.

If you can do that uninvited you can have the TV

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I have on numerous occasions forgotten to lock the front door, forgotten to lock and left it slightly ajar, left the back door wide open.

People are far too nosey where I live for anything to happen.

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By *ony MannMan
23 weeks ago

Wallop

Yes I can leave doors open, not sure I would come home to carpets....

But nothing went missing last time I went out.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Yes , because I know if anyone tries to come in, they have to get past the dog first.

If you can do that uninvited you can have the TV "
He may have a lovely juicy piece of steak

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By *hrimper36Couple
23 weeks ago

Central France dept 36

Doors unlocked and even open so the dog can pass in and out and also keys in cars but obviously there may be a time when a passing bad person takes advantage of our slack security.

I love living here.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Doors unlocked and even open so the dog can pass in and out and also keys in cars but obviously there may be a time when a passing bad person takes advantage of our slack security.

I love living here.

T"
angleterre?

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By *hrimper36Couple
23 weeks ago

Central France dept 36

"Doors unlocked and even open so the dog can pass in and out and also keys in cars but obviously there may be a time when a passing bad person takes advantage of our slack security.

I love living here.

Tangleterre?

Thankfully no.

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Doors unlocked and even open so the dog can pass in and out and also keys in cars but obviously there may be a time when a passing bad person takes advantage of our slack security.

I love living here.

Tangleterre?

Thankfully no.

T"
Francais? Oui oui

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By *lex46TV/TS
23 weeks ago

Near Wells

I left my door ajar all night a couple of days ago. The house was cold in the morning but no visitors.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
23 weeks ago

Wirral

General area? No.

The flats where I live? Yes.

There are only 4 flats per floor, and the three neighbours on my floor are all fab. If I'm just nipping down to the lounge or to the bins I will leave my door ajar, but if I'm off out for the day I probably wouldn't chance it just in case someone from another floor goes wandering (unlikely but you never know).

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I see what you’re doing here!

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"I see what you’re doing here!

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lol

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By *uri00620Woman
23 weeks ago

Croydon

All the time. I really have nothing worth nicking - that being said my shoes are worth thousands but I'm not convinced someone would go for those

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Central

I'd say it's an almost 0 chance of any likely issue.

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By *ustincamebridgeCouple
23 weeks ago

manchester

We went away for a weekend and left our front door wide open

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By *red333 OP Man
23 weeks ago

Dorchester

"We went away for a weekend and left our front door wide open"
in Manchester

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