How to Secure Your Home and Deter Burglars
Feeling safe and secure at home is essential. With residential burglaries on the rise across Victoria, it’s more important than ever to make sure your home is well-protected. At Wynns Locksmiths, we help homeowners and renters across Melbourne, Preston, Sale, Wodonga, Horsham, Albury and beyond strengthen their security with trusted advice, quality products, and professional installation.
Here are some practical ways to safeguard your home and deter unwanted intruders.
1. Strengthen the first line of defence — your locks
It may sound obvious, but many break-ins occur because doors and windows are left unlocked or fitted with poor-quality hardware. Installing high-security deadlocks, window locks, and security door locks makes a big difference.
Our licensed locksmiths can rekey your existing locks, supply and install new hardware, or create a master key system that gives you full control over who has access. Don’t forget your garage — it’s often overlooked but one of the most common entry points for intruders.
Wynns Locksmiths offers garage door remotes, programming, and repairs for most major brands.
2. Light up your surroundings
Burglars prefer darkness and privacy. Keep your property visible by adding motion-sensor or timer lighting near entrances, driveways, and pathways. A well-lit exterior makes it much harder for intruders to approach unnoticed and helps neighbours keep an eye out too.
3. Invest in smart home security
Modern home security systems are one of the most effective ways to deter burglars. From CCTV cameras you can monitor from your phone to alarm systems that alert you and your neighbours, layered protection provides peace of mind whether you’re home or away.
At Wynns Locksmiths, we can supply, install, and service alarms, cameras, intercoms, and access control systems—and provide ongoing maintenance to keep them performing their best.
4. Keep valuables out of sight
It takes just minutes for a burglar to grab whatever they can see. Keep laptops, wallets, phones, and tools out of plain view and away from windows. For extra protection, store valuables and important documents in a fire-resistant safe anchored securely to the floor or wall.
We stock a wide range of home safes and key lock boxes in-store and online, perfect for safeguarding jewellery, cash, passports, or sensitive information.
5. Maintain your home’s appearance
An overgrown garden, overflowing mailbox, or dark house can be a signal that no one’s home. Regularly tidy your yard, trim hedges around doors and windows, and consider using timers for interior lights while you’re away. These small touches help your home look lived-in and less appealing to opportunistic thieves.
6. Be smart with your spare keys
Avoid hiding keys under doormats, flowerpots, or letterboxes—these are the first places burglars check. Instead, install a key safe in a discreet location or switch to a smart lock that allows keyless entry with a code or smartphone app. Wynns Locksmiths offers both options, available in-store and online.
7. Secure your identity as well as your home
With identity theft on the rise, burglars often target personal documents like passports, tax returns, and utility bills. Keep these in a lockable safe or drawer, and never leave them in plain sight. Our range of document safes provides the right level of protection for sensitive information.
8. Know your rental rights
If you’re renting, you can still improve your security with your property owner’s permission. In many cases, you can install removable alarms or cameras, add a secure letterbox, or upgrade external gate locks. Our team can recommend non-invasive options that don’t damage the property and can be easily removed when you move out.
9. Travel smart and stay discreet
It’s always tempting to post your holiday photos while you’re away, but doing so publicly tells the world that your home is empty. Wait until you return to share your adventures. Before leaving, lock up properly, store valuables securely, and ensure a friend or neighbour checks in on your property.
10. After a break-in: what to do next
If the worst happens, remember to:
- Ensure your safety and call the police immediately.
- Document the damage and take photos.
- Call Wynns Locksmiths — our 24/7 emergency team can resecure your home and replace or rekey damaged locks.
- Notify your insurance provider and keep receipts for repairs.
Your security is our priority
At Wynns Locksmiths, we’ve been helping Victorians protect what matters most for over 25 years. Our experienced locksmiths provide residential and commercial security solutions, from basic lock repairs to advanced access control systems.
Visit us in-store or online to explore our range of:
Door and window locks
Safes and key storage
Smart locks and access control
Alarms and CCTV systems
Garage door remotes and programming
24/7 emergency locksmith services
No matter where you are—Melbourne, Preston, Sale, Wodonga, Horsham, Albury, or beyond—our team is here to help you feel safer, every day.
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