Keeping your property safe

By doing the following things you could prevent your property or possessions being stolen or damaged.

1. Don't leave valuables in your vehicle, especially wallets, ID, laptops or phones. Always put bags or shopping in the boot, even if you are only parking for a short time and NEVER leave car keys in your vehicle.
2. Lock your car – even in the garage!
3. Ensure your home is securely locked – Set a reminder every night to check all doors and windows are locked, shed doors are down/locked and all valuables (handbags, wallets, keys etc) are not left anywhere visible from outside the property. 
   *Tip buy a RFID key pouch to protect car keys from electronic scanning
4. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed - so you have clear sight to the street from inside your property and make sure you have good lighting if going to and from the house at night. Exterior sensor lights are a great way to prevent unwanted people from accessing your property at night!

Visit National Secure Your Home Day for more information.

Register an absence from residence

If you are leaving home for an extended period of time, let Victoria Police know by registering your absence from your residence.

Key crime prevention tips, when leaving your residence for an extended time:

• Lock all your doors and windows
• Arrange someone to check in on the house
• Secure valuables in a safe place
• Register your absence with Victoria Police.

Register your party with Victoria Police

The Partysafe program allows you to register your party with the police either:

• Online through Service Victoria
• At your local police station

Registering your party is important to ensure police are aware of the event and can provide timely assistance if things start to get out of hand.

The Victoria Police Partysafe Program is about minimising the risks to safety at parties such as:

• Violence
• Intoxicated guests
• Gatecrashers