Perth Locksmith & Safe Company have looked at the latest WA Police Crime Statistics for the City of Stirling, and unfortunately we’ve seen a rise in home break-ins across a number of suburbs.
Dianella, Nollamara, Scarborough and Balcatta have been hit hard. Criminals have broken in on average once every two days in each of these suburbs over the year from January to September. Balga residents have suffered one break-in on average every day this year.
More recently we’ve begun to witness steady increases in break-ins for North Beach, Hamersley and Mirrabooka since May this year.
Thieves are opportunistic creatures, and as the nights start to warm up, we often respond to break-ins that occurred via open windows or doors.
What should you do?
Lock your doors at night, every night. For those extra hot nights, PLSC can fit locks to your windows which allow airflow in but keep the burglars out. If your security screens have come loose and are not doing their job anymore, we can come out and fix them.
There’s nothing worse than feeling the shock and violation of being burgled. It’s scary, but you can minimise your chances of being targeted. Have a read of our 7 Point Security Check – the simple things are often all you need to do.
Perth Locksmith & Safe Company have over 15 years experience in Residential, Commercial and Emergency Locksmithing services. We can come to your premises 24/7, and happily cover every suburb from Rockingham to Yanchep.
If you would like an obligation-free quote please give us a call today on 0400 140 380 or email admin@plsc.com.au

Thieves go for easy targets.  To make your home as safe as a castle, take our 7 point security checklist:

1. Lock your homes. Even if you are just quickly popping out, lock all the doors AND windows. Thieves are opportunistic – all it takes is one window accidentally left open to invite them in. We can provide advice on the best types of locks, and can key all the windows to a single key. We recommend a solid core door with a deadlock – these are much harder to force.

2. Keep valuable items out of sight. Make sure your laptops, phones, wallets, and any expensive stereo or TV equipment is not easily seen from outside. Another tip: break up the packaging for any expensive new gear before putting it in the bin.

3. Don’t just hide your spare key! All too often these are found and used by burglars. We can install spare key locked boxes to an external wall, which you can access with a digital code.

4. Change locks immediately. If you have just moved house, or dad accidentally lost his spare key somewhere – it’s time to re-key. This is the only way to restrict and control access to your home.

5. What’s your neighbour’s name? If you don’t know who they are, it pays to introduce yourself. Crime doesn’t take a holiday! So when you do, a friendly neighbor can keep an eye out for you.

6. Store valuables in a safe. Jewellery and money are the most often stolen items in a break in. Installing a small safe at home is a cost effective way to prevent losing your irreplaceable items.

7. Beware of the dog! A barking dog is great security, and often enough to encourage a thief to move on. Even putting up a ‘beware of the dog sign’ can help.