This short quiz tests your knowledge of security in your home and community.
You can take the quiz as often as you like - you may want to make sure you get all the questions right!
This interactive program is very easy to use. If you want instructions on navigating through the pages and answering the questions, click on the ? icon below.
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You come home and see that a door is open or a window is smashed.
What is the first thing you should do?
You should never enter your home if an intruder might be inside.
The best thing to do is to go to a neighbour and call the police.
That's right. You should never enter your home if you think an intruder could be inside.
The phone rings in your home, and you are not expecting a call.
How should you answer?
That's right, you should never give your personal details to strangers.
There's a knock at your door and you are not expecting anyone.
What should you do?
Click Yes or No for each of the suggestions in the list, then click Submit.
Genuine callers normally make an appointment first and carry an ID card with their photograph attached.
If you have any doubts at all, don't open the door.
That's right. Most burglars are active during the day - they either distract the occupant or enter the house while it is empty.
Burglaries are especially common on dark winter afternoons, when it easier to see which houses are empty.
No, most burglaries happen during the day, and especially on dark winter afternoons when it easier to see which houses are empty.
That's why it's important to secure your home, and not let in any strangers.
Here are some suggestions for home improvements.
Which ones will make your home less attractive to burglars?
Click Yes or No for each answer, then click Submit.
Yes. Double-glazing, security lighting, window locks and a prickly hedge all help to deter burglars.
Remember to keep windows closed and doors locked when there is no-one at home.
No. Double-glazing, security lighting, window locks and a prickly hedge all help to deter burglars.
If you install a burglar alarm, or even a 'fake' burglar alarm box, on your property, will it deter burglars?
A visible burglar alarm box will make a thief think twice before entering your property.
If you fit an alarm (or even a fake alarm box) you are less likely to be burgled.
Is this statement true or false?
Most burglaries are carefully planned and carried out by career criminals.
The statement is false.
Most burglaries aren't planned - the criminal sees an opportunity, such as an open window or an unlocked car, and makes the most of it.
What do you think is the most common cause of fire in the home?
Chose one of the answers below.
That's right.
Nearly two thirds of all domestic fires start in the kitchen. Never leave a pan unattended on the stove.
No, that's not right. More fires in the home are caused by cooking. These often start when a pan, especially a chip pan, is left unattended.
What is your best protection against fire in the home?
Most fires start at night. A smoke alarm will wake you up before you are overcome by smoke and fumes.
You are twice as likely to die in a fire if you don't have a smoke alarm.
That's wrong.
If a fire does start in your home, what is the most important thing you should do?
That's right. And don't forget to call the fire brigade.
That's wrong. Get everyone out of the building as soon as possible and call the fire brigade.
In which of these situations is it safe to leave your car unlocked?
Click Yes or No for each one, then click Submit.
That's right. You should never leave your car unlocked, even if it is in a locked garage. An unlocked car is easier to steal.
You should never leave your car unlocked, even if it is in a locked garage. An unlocked car is easier to steal.
You should never leave valuables, such as your handbag, briefcase or mobile phone, on display in your car, even when driving.
The statement is true.
Thieves have stolen handbags by opening car doors or breaking windows while vehicles have been stationary or in slow-moving traffic.
When you leave the car, take your possessions with you or lock them out of sight in the boot.
Which of the following could be classed as anti-social behaviour?
All these activities are classed as anti-social behaviour, apart from the group of young people.
When people collect in a group, they are not automatically behaving anti-socially, although this is a common perception.
They are only anti-social when they also engage in nuisance behaviour.
Score: 71% or more
You already know a lot about security in the home and the community.
Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch or Home Watch scheme? You have a lot to contribute.
If you would like to know more about setting up a scheme, you can find how to get started by reading the Toolkit modules on the Neighbourhood Watch website.
Score: between 31% and 70%
You know quite a lot about security in the home and the community but, for your own safety, you need to brush up on a few facts. Some of the modules in the Neighbourhood Watch Toolkit will help you.
Is there a Neighbourhood Watch or Home Watch scheme in your area?
If you would like to know more about setting up a scheme, you can find how to get started by reading the relevant Toolkit modules.
Score: 30% or less
For your own safety, you should be more conscious of security in the home and the community.
Is there a Neighbourhood Watch or Home Watch scheme in your area? If you join a scheme, you will find out more about keeping yourself, your home and your surroundings safe from harm.
You can find out more about safety fromthe web links on the next page of this module.
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You can find out more about Neighbourhood Watch, and how to start a scheme in your area, on the Neighbourhood Watch website.
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