In April 2024, Nadia H. received an unexpected and life changing phone call. She’d won Crimsafe and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia’s $5K Home Crimprovement package. Reflecting on her win, Nadia said that she thought her family was crim-aware but was surprised to learn that there were many simple things they could be doing to live safer. “Crimsafe visited and walked me through a home security assessment, giving me practical tips to improve my Secure Score.” “I now always keep my wheelie bins in a secure location, behind a locked fence. I didn’t know that intruders often use bins as leverage to climb over fences to enter your property.” “I learnt not to do habitual things like leaving the garage door open when at home or leaving the key in your front door for convenience. It would definitely be convenient for crims!” “Since entering the 2024 Home Crimprovement competition, my Secure Score increased from 57 to 83 with the newfound knowledge I gained during Neighbourhood Watch Month.” “I regularly check-in with my local Neighbourhood Watch group to see what’s happening in the community. It’s an e-group, which means our neighbours can safely connect, share home safety tips and any local crime concerns on a closed Facebook page.” “The security cameras are an added layer of protection around my home,” Nadia said, “I have the added peace of mind that I can monitor my property while my family and I are away or on holidays.” Nadia said that to feel safe prior to winning the Home Crimprovement package, her doors and windows had to be closed and locked, hindering ventilation. “Thanks to the Crimsafe security doors and windows that were installed as part of the Home Crimprovement package, my family feel protected and can leave the windows open to enjoy fresh breezes and more natural light”. “It’s made a huge difference to feel that my family are all safe and secure in our home. Thank you Crimsafe and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.” “If you haven’t already, this Neighbourhood Watch Month, please visit the Secure Score website and do a free home security assessment. You’ll learn many easy tips to help you to live more securely in your home.” https://46171959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46171959/Campaigns_NHWA/CRM0533_NHWM_SOCIAL_WINNER_1x1_V1-2%20(1).mp4 Nadia encourages everyone to take five minutes to visit Secure Score and assess their home security, whether they own or rent their home. Download your printable action plan or visit the Secure Score website, a free online resource, to see how you can easily boost your home’s security. Complete your Secure Score during March, Neighbourhood Watch Month, for your chance to win a $5,000 Home Crimprovement package. About Secure Score The Secure Score tool is a free online resource developed by Crimsafe and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia to help communities to evaluate effectiveness of home security measures and learn ways to live safer in their homes. Average scores have been calculated from data collected via the Secure Score tool since 2021. Partners in crime prevention Neighbourhood Watch Australasia and Crimsafe are proud to be Crime Prevention partners, working to strengthen communities against criminal activities with initiatives like Neighbourhood Watch Month and Secure September. *Total average of Secure Scores from 2021 – 10 Jan 2025.
