Home Safety Checklist | New Zealand Police

New Zealand is one of the safest places in the world but unfortunately burglaries can and do occur. Luckily there are some simple things you can do to protect you and your home.

Below is a list of quick questions relating to home safety.

Once you’ve answered them we’ll email you a few simple tips that can make you and your property safer.

First name *

Email address *

Re-enter your email address *

Do you have secure locks on all your entrance doors and windows? *

Yes

Do you always lock your windows and doors when you go out (even to the back yard etc)? *

Yes

Do you have an alarm system at your home? *

Yes

Do you set your alarm whenever you're leaving your home or going to sleep? *

Yes

Do you put your valuable items out of sight from anyone looking into your house, garage or shed when you go out? *

Yes

Is your place hidden by large fences, hedges or trees? *

Yes

Do you have chains on your doors? *

Yes

Do you belong to a neighbourhood support group? *

Yes

Do you always keep your garden shed and/or garage locked when you’re not using it? *

Yes

Have you recorded (and saved) the serial numbers of expensive electronic items in your house and photographed your other valuables? *

Yes

Would you call 111 if you saw someone act suspiciously in your neighbourhood? *

Yes

NZ Police ID (if applicable)

Event/File number (if applicable)

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