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Home Security Survey: Flat or apartment in converted house

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Section 1: Dwelling location and tenure

Question 1

In your opinion, before you answer the rest of the survey, how would you rate your home security? Please try to be as honest as you can.

Extremely secure

Very secure

Moderately Secure

Not very secure

Very insecure

Question 2

My home is:

Owned by me and has always been privately owned

Owned by me but was once owned by the local authority/housing association

Owned by me but was once owned by a private landlord

Partly owned by me

Rented from the local housing authority

Rented from a housing association

Rented from the private sector

Question 3

My dwelling is located in: - Select the closest description

A rural area (Small market town, village, remote countryside location)

A suburban area (The outskirts of a city or town)

The inner city (Heavily built up parts of a city or large town)

Question 4

The building in which I live is located:

In a non leaking cul-de-sac. A non leaking cul-de-sac is just what it sounds like; you walk up the cul-de-sac from the main road and you can’t go anywhere else. A leaking cul-de-sac will have footpaths coming into it from other cul-de-sacs or roads or perhaps from a park.

In a leaking cul-de-sac. A non leaking cul-de-sac is just what it sounds like; you walk up the cul-de-sac from the main road and you can’t go anywhere else. A leaking cul-de-sac will have footpaths coming into it from other cul-de-sacs or roads or perhaps from a park.

Within a 'gated community' with fences/walls and an access controlled entrance road. Gated communities can consist of a collection of houses or blocks of flats or a combination of both. The common design aspect of all of them is that the visitor has to gain access through a controlled secure perimeter before they are able to reach a specific dwelling.

On a through road

In another place different from above

Question 5

The local area is:

Well maintained

Reasonably maintained

Poorly maintained

Question 6

I have lived in this dwelling for:

1 year or less

More than a year but less than 10 years

10 years or more

Question 7

I would estimate my dwelling security to be:

Insufficient to obtain home contents insurance

Sufficient for home contents insurance

Sufficient for home contents insurance + premium discount. Sometimes you may get a premium discount for an intruder alarm. For the purpose of this questionnaire do not include premium discounts that you may receive for being in a neighbourhood watch area.

Section 2: Personal risks

Question 8

My age group is:

16 to 24 years

25 to 35 years

35 to 55 years

55 to 74 years

75 years and older

Question 9

My employment status is currently:

Employed full time

Employed part time

Unemployed

Retired

Question 10

I am a:

Single parent living with children

A full time student living in digs

Single person living on my own

None of the above

Question 11

I have been the victim of a burglary at this dwelling within the last: - Select the closest answer

6 weeks

3 months

6 months

12 months

None of the above

Question 12

A nearby neighbour has been the victim of a burglary within the last: - Select the closest answer

6 Weeks

3 months

6 months

None of the above

Question 13

Do you have home contents insurance?

Yes

Question 14

On a normal weekday, during the daytime, how would you describe the 'occupancy' of this dwelling? - Select the closest description

This dwelling is routinely unoccupied during the day (e.g. because the householders are out at work all day)

This dwelling is normally occupied for about half the day (e.g. because the householder works part time)

This dwelling is normally occupied all day long (with the occasional trip to the shops or to pop into the neighbour's etc.)

Question 15

Is there a dog living at the address for which you are currently filling out this questionnaire? - Select the closest answer

Yes and the dog is routinely left in the dwelling alone for most of the day.

Yes, but the dog is only left at home alone for about half the day

Yes, but the dog is only ocassionally left at home alone during the day

Section 3: The front of the dwelling

Question 16

Describe the view of the dwelling (or the building in which this dwelling is located) as seen from the main road - Choose the closest description

The dwelling (or building) cannot be seen from the road

Some of the doors and or windows are obscured by trees and shrubs

The dwelling (or building) can be seen from the road and is not obscured by trees or shrubs

Question 17

A person calling at the main street entrance door:

Cannot be seen from the road

Can be seen from the road

Question 18

The position of the main street entrance door is: - Choose the closest description

Flush (level) with the front of the building or porch

Recessed (set back) by up to 600mm

Recessed (set back) by more than 600mm

Question 19

The main street entrance door is: - There's a lot of potential answers here so please choose the closest description.

Notes to help you answer this question:

PAS24-2007 and LPS 1175 doorsets should be marked as such. Look around the edges of the door and frame to find the mark. If you cannot find the mark and you rent the property contact the landlord to check. The very latest might be labelled PAS24 - 2012.

To identify a BS lock, look for the British Standard Kitemark on the faceplate of the lock. BS 3621 locks have keyways on both sides, BS 8621 locks have a keyway on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside and BS 10621 locks are similar to 8621 locks, but you can lock the internal thumb turn from the outside.

Sashlocks consist of a key operated/thumb turn operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

The electric release staple is the thing that buzzes when you press the button in your apartment.

A nightlatch is also referred to as a ‘rim lock’ or a ‘Yale’ type lock.

An enhanced security door certified to PAS24-2007/2012 or LPS 1175 with internal thumbturn release or press button release for the locks.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system with internal thumbturn release

Fitted with a BS8621 mortice sashlock with internal thumbturn release for the lock.

Fitted with a deadlocking mortice latch with electric release staple (I can open the street door from my flat).

Fitted with a BS8621 rim nightlatch.

Fitted with a BS8621 rim nightlatch with electric release staple. (I can open the street door from my flat).

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock with internal thumbturn release for the lock

Fitted with a non BS rim nightlatch

Fitted with a non BS rim nightlatch with electric release staple

Fitted with an electromagnetic lock using one magnet

Fitted with an electromagnetic lock using two magnets

Fitted with a manually operated lock that does not match the descriptions above

Fitted with an electronic lock that does not match the descriptions above

Question 20

Do you have clear glass or a door viewer in the main entrance door?

Yes

No, but I can see the caller using a CCTV camera

Question 21

Is there a door chain or door limiter on your main street entrance door?

Yes

Question 22

My private flat entrance door is:

Some notes to help you answer this question:

PAS24-2007 doorsets should be marked as such. Look around the edges of the door and frame to find the mark. If you cannot find the mark and you rent the property contact the landlord to check. The very latest may be labelled PAS24 - 2012

Sashlocks consist of a key/key or key/thumbturn operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

A nightlatch is also referred to as a ‘rim lock’ or a ‘Yale’ type lock.

A roller bolt latch is a spring loaded round bolt, which holds the door in the frame, but you have to turn the inside handle to lock it.

An enhanced security door certified to PAS24-2007/2012 with internal thumbturn release for the locks

Fitted with a multipoint locking system with internal thumbturn release for the locks

Fitted with a BS8621 mortice sashlock with internal thumbturn release for the lock

Fitted with a non BS8621 mortice deadlock and a rim nightlatch or roller bolt latch

Fitted with a non BS8621 mortice sashlock with internal thumbturn release for the lock

Fitted with a BS8621 mortice deadlock and a rim nightlatch or roller bolt latch

Fitted with a rim nightlatch or roller bolt latch only

Fitted with locks that do not match the descriptions of those above

Question 23

My private flat entrance door has:

A roller shutter on the outside

A roller shutter on the inside

A collapsible gate on the inside

A lockable gate on the outside

None of the above

Question 24

Does one or more of your doors have a cat flap or maybe a dog flap?

Yes, I have a cat flap, but I never leave the keys in the door.

Yes, I have a cat flap and I sometimes leave the keys in the door.

Yes, I have a dog flap, but it's quite small and I never leave the keys in the door.

Yes, I have a dog flap and I sometimes leave the keys in the door.

Yes, I have a dog flap in the door and although I never leave the key in the door I suppose it's a bit big.

Question 25

Is the private flat entrance door fitted with a door viewer?

Yes

Question 26

Is the private flat entrance door is fitted with a door chain or door limiter?

Yes

Question 27

At the front of my dwelling I have accessible windows that are: - Choose the closest description. Accessible windows are those on the ground floor and in the basement and those that can be climbed to with or without the assitance of one other person, but not with the use of a climbing aid such as a ladder, rope or high vehicle.

Certified to BS7950 for enhanced security. BS 7950 windows may be marked as such. Look around the edges of the windows and frames to find the mark. If you cannot find the mark and you rent the property contact the landlord to check. The very latest enhanced security windows may be marked PAS24 - 2012.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with window locks

Not fitted with window locks

Fitted with grilles or shutters

Fitted with lockable handles (i.e. only the window's opening hande is locked). (Do not confuse this with the locking handle that operates a multi-point locking system)

I do not have ground floor or other accessible windows at the front

Question 28

The accessible windows to the front of my home have:

Roller shutters on the outside

Roller shutters on the inside

Collapsible (concertina) gates on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the outside

None of the above

Question 29

The front of the building has: - Choose the closest description

No front garden or hard standing

An open planned front garden or hard standing

A front garden or hard standing with front boundary wall/fence/hedge

Question 30

The building has a driveway which is:

Separated from the public footway by a gate

Is not separated from the public footway by a gate

The building does not have a driveway

Question 31

The path leading to the main entrance door is:

Separated from the public footway by a gate

Not separated from the public footway by a gate

The building does not have a path leading to the main entrance door

Question 32

Are there things out the front that could be used to force open a door/window?

Yes

Question 33

Are there valuable things outside the front of the dwelling that could be easily stolen?

Yes

I do not have use of the front garden

Question 34

Are there garden shrubs, trees, building features or other structures that can be used to climb up to front windows?

Yes

Question 35

Where do you keep the spare key for the main entrance door? - Choose the closest description

On a string behind the letter plate in the door

Under a plant pot or mat etc at the front of the dwelling

Hidden somewhere else less obvious in the front garden or at the front of the building

In a secure key box bolted the wall

With a trusted neighbour, friend or relative

I do not have spare keys

I keep the spare key on my person

Hidden somewhere in the dwelling

Question 36

If you have a security alarm is the alarm bell box visible from the road?

Yes

I do not have a security alarm

Question 37

Are you displaying things of value in your front windows?

Yes

Question 38

Can the emergency services easily see the number/name of your dwelling from the road?

Yes

Section 4: Lighting

Question 39

Do you have a light outside the main street entrance door? - Choose the closest description

Yes and it can operate automatically using a 'dusk to dawn' sensor

Yes and it can operate automatically using a timer

Yes and it can operate automatically using a Passive Infrared Detector (PIR / Movement sensor)

Yes, but it only works if I switch it on manually

Question 40

Is there a street lamp right outside your dwelling?

Yes

Question 41

Are there lights outside the rear door?

Yes and they can operate automatically using a 'dusk to dawn' sensor

Yes and they can operate automatically using a timer

Yes and they can operate automatically using a Passive Infrared Detector (PIR / Movement sensor)

Yes, but they only work if I switch them on manually

I do not have rear doors to my flat

Question 42

Are there lights outside the side door?

Yes and they can operate automatically using a 'dusk to dawn' sensor

Yes and they can operate automatically using a timer

Yes and they can operate automatically using a Passive Infrared Detector (PIR / Movement sensor)

Yes, but they only work if I switch them on manually

There is no side door

Question 43

Are there extra lights in the garden?

Yes

Question 44

Is there a light that illuminates the area to the front of the garage? - Choose the closest description

Yes and it comes on automatically

Yes but I switch it on manually

There is no garage

Question 45

Do you leave lights on inside your home when you go out at night? - Choose the closest description

Yes and they come on using timers or dusk to dawn switches

Yes but I switch them on manually

Question 46

The lighting in the communal parts of the building: - Choose the closest description

Come on automatically when it gets dark and go off in the morning

Are switched on and off manually by the residents

Are switched on manually or by a detector and then go off after a few minutes

Question 47

When the lamps fail in the communal parts of the building the landlord/managing agent:

Replaces the lamps within 24 hours

Replaces the lamps within 48 hours

Replaces the lamps within 7 days

Takes longer than a week to replace the lamps

Section 5: The side of the dwelling

Question 48

Can you walk down the side of your dwelling? - Choose the closest description

Yes

No, because there is a difficult to climb gate at the entrance to the side access

No, I do not have a side access

Question 49

If access down the side is possible can you easily get into the back garden? - Choose the closest description

Yes

No, because there is a difficult to climb gate or fence at the back of the side access

Question 50

Can someone standing in your side access be seen from the road?

Yes

Question 51

Does your home have windows that overlook the side access?

Yes

Question 52

Are there garden shrubs, trees, building features or other structures that can be used to climb up to side windows?

Yes

Question 53

How likely is it that an intruder could climb over the garage into the rear garden? - Choose the closest description

Likely

Unlikely

Most unlikely

There is no garage

Question 54

At the side of my dwelling I have accessible windows that are: - Choose the closest description. Accessible windows are those on the ground floor and in the basement and those that can be climbed to with or without the assistance of one other person, but not with the use of a climbing aid such as a ladder, rope or high vehicle.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with window locks

Not fitted with window locks

Fitted with grilles or shutters

Fitted with lockable handles (i.e. only the window's opening hande is locked). (Do not confuse this with the locking handle that operates a multi-point locking system)

I do not have ground floor or other accessible windows at the side

Question 55

The accessible windows to the side of my home have:

Roller shutters on the outside

Roller shutters on the inside

Collapsible (concertina) gates on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the outside

None of the above

Question 56

The single leaf side door is: - Choose the closest description

Notes to help you answer the question

To identify a BS lock, look for the British Standard Kitemark on the faceplate of the lock. BS 3621 locks have keyways on both sides, BS 8621 locks have a keyway on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside, BS 10621 locks are similar to 8621 locks, but you can lock the internal thumb turn from the outside. Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt

An enhanced security door certified to PAS24-2007/2012.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system operated by key and handle

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts.

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock only

Locked, but not as above

I do not have a single leaf side door

Other than the main entrance door, which is on the side of the dwelling, I do not have another single leaf side door.

Question 57

The side door has:

A roller shutter on the outside

A roller shutter on the inside

A collapsible gate on the inside

A lockable gate on the outside

None of the above

Question 58

Other doors to the side of the dwelling, such as French doors, sliding patio doors and folding sliding doors are: - Choose the closest description

Notes to help you answer this question

An enhanced security PAS24 doorset should be marked as such. Look around the edges of the door and frame to find the mark. If you cannot find the mark and you rent the property contact the landlord to check. The very latest enhanced security doorsets may be marked PAS24 2011.

To identify a BS lock, look for the British Standard Kitemark on the faceplate of the lock. BS 3621 locks have keyways on both sides. BS 8621 locks have a keyway on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside. BS 10621 locks are similar to 8621 locks, but you can lock the internal thumb turn from the outside.

Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

Enhanced secure doors certified to PAS24-2007/2011.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts.

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock only

Fitted with locks specifically designed for sliding patio doors

Fitted with locks specifically designed for folding sliding doors

Locked, but not as above

I do not have such doors to the side of my dwelling

Question 59

The French/Patio/Bi-fold door at the side of the dwelling has:

A roller shutter on the outside

A roller shutter on the inside

A collapsible gate on the inside

A lockable gate on the outside

None of the above

I do not have a French/Patio/Bi-fold door

Section 6: The rear of the dwelling and garden

Question 60

Does the rear garden’s perimeter fences/walls border a road, a railway line, an ungated alleyway or other open land?

Yes

Question 61

How much effort would be required to climb over the rear fence or wall into the back garden?

Very little effort

Some effort

A lot of effort

Not applicable

Question 62

Does the alleyway running along the back of your dwelling have a locked gate at its entrance?

Yes

I do not have an alleyway at the back of the dwelling

Question 63

How much effort would be required for an intruder to climb over or through the side boundary from a neighbour’s garden?

Very little effort

Some effort

A lot of effort

Not applicable

Question 64

Is there an unsecured ladder in your garden or in your neighbour’s garden?

Yes

I don't know

Question 65

Are there garden tools lying around the garden or left in insecure outbuildings, such as a greenhouse?

Yes

I don't know as I don't have use of the garden

Question 66

Are there items in the garden that are of particular value, such as statues and rare plants?

Yes

I do not have use of the garden

Question 67

How well secured is the garden shed? - Choose the closest description

Very well secured

Quite well secured

Not at all secure

I do not have use of the shed or other outbuilding

There is no shed or other outbuilding

Question 68

If you have use of the rear garden does someone cut the grass and generally look after the garden when you go on holiday?

Yes

I do not have use of the rear garden

Question 69

Can you see most of the rear garden from an upstairs window?

Yes

Question 70

Is the rear garden overlooked from neighbouring dwellings?

Yes

Question 71

Are there garden shrubs, trees, building features or other structures that can be used to climb up to rear windows?

Yes

Question 72

If you have a security alarm system is the alarm bell box visible from the back garden?

Yes

Question 73

Are there things of value on display that can be seen through the rear windows?

Yes

Question 74

The single leaf back door is: - Choose the closest description

Notes to help you answer this question

Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

A night latch is also referred to as a ‘rim lock’ or a ‘Yale’ type lock.

An enhanced security door certified to PAS24-2007/2012.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts.

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock only

Locked, but not as above

I do not have a single leaf back door

Question 75

The single leaf back door has:

A roller shutter on the outside

A roller shutter on the inside

A collapsible gate on the inside

A lockable gate on the outside

None of the above

Question 76

Other doors to rear of the dwelling, such as French doors, sliding patio doors and folding sliding doors are: - Choose the closest description

Notes to help you answer this question

Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

Enhanced secure doors certified to PAS24-2007/2012.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts.

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock and additional key operated bolts

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock only

Fitted with locks specifically designed for sliding patio doors

Fitted with locks specifically designed for folding sliding doors

Locked, but not as above

I do not have such doors

Question 77

The French/Patio/Bi-fold door has:

A roller shutter on the outside

A roller shutter on the inside

A collapsible gate on the inside

A lockable gate on the outside

None of the above

Question 78

At the rear of my dwelling I have accessible windows that are: - Choose the closest description. Accessible windows are those on the ground floor and in the basement and those that can be climbed to with or without the assistance of one other person, but not with the use of a climbing aid such as a ladder, rope or high vehicle.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with window locks

Not fitted with window locks

Fitted with grilles or shutters

Fitted with lockable handles (i.e. only the window's opening hande is locked). (Do not confuse this with the locking handle that operates a multi-point locking system)

I do not have ground floor or other accessible windows at the rear

Question 79

The accessible windows to the rear of my home have:

Roller shutters on the outside

Roller shutters on the inside

Collapsible (concertina) gates on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the inside

Fixed, hinged or removable grilles or bars on the outside

None of the above

Question 80

Does your dwelling have a conservatory extension? - Select the closest description

Yes and all the doors and windows are of enhanced security (PAS24 2007/2011 and BS 7950 respectively).

Yes and all the doors and windows have multi-point locking mechanisms

Yes and all the doors and windows are lockable

Yes, but not all the windows are lockable

Section 7: Internal security

Question 81

Do you have a fire plan? – ‘get out, stay out and dial 999’

Yes

Question 82

Have you marked your valuable property using a security marking system

Yes

Question 83

I keep my cash and or valuable jewellery and documents: - Choose the closest description.

In a safe certified to LPS 1183 or BS EN 1143-1+A1: 2009 acceptable to the insurers. Safes that are certified to LPS 1183 or BS EN 1143-1+A1: 2009 will be marked as such.

In an under floor safe

In a wall safe

In a cheap lightweight domestic safe

Hidden in various places around the dwelling

Question 84

I keep the spare keys to my dwelling and car keys: - Choose the closest description

In a secure place where they won’t be found by an intruder

In an insecure place, because I’ve never thought about this being a problem before

I do not have spare keys

I keep the spare keys on my person

With the neighbour/friend/relative

Question 85

Do you have an intruder alarm system?

Yes, with police response

Yes, but not with police response

Section 8: Vehicle security and garages

Question 86

At night I normally park the main vehicle: - Choose the closest description - there's lots of them! It's appreciated that you may have more than one vehicle parked at your dwelling, but for the purposes of this questionnaire just concentrate on what you regard as the main vehicle.

In the garage with the door locked

In the garage with the door unlocked

In the garage which has no door

On the driveway or hard standing behind a gate

On the driveway or hard standing, without a gate

In parking bays outside the dwelling

In the street

In a courtyard parking area in sight of the dwelling

In a car park that is out of sight of the dwelling, but is locked at night

In a car park that is out of sight of the dwelling and is unlocked at night

In a secure underground car park, which has accessed controlled vehicle and pedestrian entrances

In an insecure underground car park

None of the above

I do not have a vehicle parked at or near my dwelling. Selecting this answer does not disable the following question for statistical reasons.

Question 87

How many vehicles, owned by you or your family, are parked at your dwelling?

None

One

Two

Three

Four

More than four

Question 88

My garage vehicle door is: - Choose the best description

A double leaf door, which is not locked

A double leaf door which is locked

An up-and-over door with only the factory fitted lock

An up-and-over door with the factory fitted lock and my own extra locks

A roller shutter door

A powered roller shutter door

A roller shutter door certified to LPS 1175 Security Rating 2. A roller shutter door certified to LPS 1175 should be marked as such.

I do not have a garage

Question 89

If there is a separate pedestrian door to the outside from the garage I would describe it as: - Choose the closest description. You can select 'there is no pedestrian door' or 'not applicable'.

Notes to help you answer this question

PAS24-2007 and LPS 1175 doorsets should be marked as such. Look around the edges of the door and frame to find the mark. If you cannot find the mark and you rent the property contact the landlord to check. The very latest enhanced security doorsets may be marked PAS24 2012.

Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

A night latch is also referred to as a ‘rim lock’ or a ‘Yale’ type lock.

An enhanced security door certified to PAS24-2007/2012 or LPS 1175 SR 2.

Fitted with a multipoint locking system

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock.

Fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice deadlock and nightlatch.

Fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock

Fitted with a non BS mortice deadlock and night latch

Fitted with a night latch only

There is no separate pedestrian door

Locked, but not as above

Question 90

If there is a fire resistant pedestrian door leading from the house into an attached garage how would you describe it's security? - Choose the closest description.

Notes to help you answer the question

All fire doorsets are marked, but sometimes the marks may have been painted over or removed. Marking is different depending on the certification scheme. CERTIFIRE labels are usually on the top edge of the doorset. ‘Q’ marked doorsets have colour coded plugs inserted into the door at the top of the hinge side and or the frame. LPCB fire doors are marked ‘LPCB approved’ with a serial number.

Sashlocks consist of a key operated dead bolt and a handle operated sprung bolt.

A nightlatch is also referred to as a ‘rim lock’ or a ‘Yale’ type lock.

It's an enhanced security doorset certified to PAS24-2007/2012 or LPS 1175 SR 2. The door was designed to be both fire resistant and secure.

It's fitted with a multipoint locking system

It's fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice sashlock.

It's fitted with a BS3621, BS8621 or BS 10621 mortice deadlock and nightlatch.

It's fitted with a non BS mortice sashlock

It's fitted with a non BS mortice deadlock and night latch

It's fitted with a night latch only

There is no separate pedestrian door

It's locked, but not as above

Not applicable/I do not have an attached garage.

Question 91

Apart from locking the vehicle I always ensure that I - Choose the closest description

Remove all items of value and set the alarm

Set the alarm, but sometimes I don’t remove the face plate from the music player

Set the alarm, but often leave things of value in the car

Take things of value out of the car, because the car doesn’t have an alarm or immobiliser

I do not have a vehicle

Section 9: Mail delivery

Question 92

The mail delivered to my dwelling is: - Choose the closest description

Posted through the letter plate in the door

Put into the lockable mail box which is fitted to the house wall

Put into a lockable mail box which is close to the front gate

Posted into a place different from above

Question 93

Mail that is posted through the letter plate in the door falls: - Choose the closest description

Onto the floor and is visible from outside the door

Onto the floor and is not visible from outside the door

Into a letter basket

Into a solid container

Into a container that is designed to prevent arson

Question 94

Large deliveries made when I am out are: - Choose the closest description

Left on the doorstep

Left in a delivery box

Left with a neighbour

Taken back to the depot

None of the above

Section 10: Additional questions

OK, you've completed the security survey!

Before we can create your written home security report with your score and recommendations, please answer the following questions to help us keep this free service as useful as possible.

Question 95

Why have you completed this Home Security Survey?

I just wanted to check that my home security arrangements were OK

I've recently had my home/garage/outbuilding broken into and I want to make some security improvements

I've recently had a theft from the garden and I want to make some security improvements

I've recently had a vehicle broken into and I want to make some security improvements

I've completed this survey before and having made some improvements I wanted to see if my crime risk assessment scores had improved

I've completed this survey on behalf of somebody else

Just out of interest

Question 96

How did you find out about this website?

From an internet search, e.g. Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves etc.

Word of mouth

From the police

From the Neighbourhood Watch

From the Victim Support Scheme

From Age UK or similar agency

From Crimestoppers

A local or national newspaper or magazine

Media coverage on TV or Radio

Link from another website

None of the above

Question 97

How would you rate the usefulness of this Home Security Survey so far?

Extremely useful

Very useful

Moderately useful

Not very useful

Not useful at all

Question 98

In your opinion, how does this website - The Crime Prevention Website.com - compare with other websites dealing with crime prevention and/or home security?

Better than other related websites

On a par with other related websites

Not as good as other related websites

I have not visited other related websites

Question 99

What is the likelihood of you or somebody else carrying out some or all of the home security improvements that will be recommended to you?

Extremely likely

Very likely

Likely

Not very likely

Not at all likely

Question 100

How would you rate the helpfulness of your local police in terms of their provision of crime prevention advice?

I was not aware my local police provided such advice

I have seen or been given some advice by my local police but it was not very clear or was unhelpful

I have seen or been given some advice by my local police and it was helpful

I have seen or been given some advice by my local police and it was very helpful

Question 101

What is the likelihood of you recommending this website to other people?

Extremely likely

Very likely

Likely

Not very likely

Not at all likely

Question 102

This website relies on advertising for its very existence, have you noticed or clicked on any interesting adverts as you browsed the website?

Note - The products advertised on this website are individually reviewed by us and must be independently certified to security standards where such standards are available

I have noticed and clicked on one or more adverts

I have noticed some adverts that interested me but have not yet clicked on one

I have not noticed any adverts that interested me

Question 103

In your opinion, now that you've answered the survey, how would you rate your home security? Please try to be as honest as you can.

Extremely secure

Very secure

Moderately Secure

Not very secure

Very insecure

Please note, by clicking 'finished' below you confirm that you understood that this advice is given in good faith and we do not guarantee that you won't be the subject of a crime even if you carry out all of the recommendations given.

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