This NSW Police brochure outlines practical, evidence-based measures residents can take to reduce break-ins and strengthen home safety. It covers how to secure doors, windows and garages, protect valuables, use alarms and CCTV effectively, maintain a property so it doesn’t attract opportunistic crime, and avoid common security mistakes. It also includes guidance for units, rural properties, caravans, online safety, parcel security, senior safety, and planning for holidays. The aim is straightforward: give households the tools to assess their own risks and apply simple, low-cost steps that materially improve personal and property security.