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Although
you may think that elderly people are particularly at risk from crime,
statistically this isn't true.
Nevertheless, they can often feel very vulnerable.
There are things you can do to protect elderly relatives or neighbours and to make them feel safer.
You could offer to fit locks, door viewers and chains (see 'Your Home' section).
Just giving your time can make elderly people feel better, especially if they live alone.
Make sure you are safe when you are out (see 'Personal safety' section)
Many of your possessions will have a lot of sentimental value. Protect them by making sure your home is safe (see 'Looking after your home' section) and marking your property (see 'When you are away from home' section).
Never keep a large amount of money in the house. Put it in a bank, post office or building society. Don't keep your cheque book and cheque card together; a thief who steals both could use the card to forge your signature on cheques.
Keep an eye out for neighbours and they will keep an eye out for you. If you see anything that worries you, tell the police. Join the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme if there is one. Or talk to the crime prevention officer or beat officer at your local police station about setting one up.
Don't let in strangers at the door. They may say they are builders who have noticed your roof needs repairing, or they could say they are from the water or gas board or salesmen who want to buy your furniture or pictures. If you aren't sure, don't let them in. See what to do under 'Strangers at the door' section.
You may be able to get help to pay for door and window locks and door chains. Ask the housing department of your council or the crime prevention officer or beat officer at your local police station.
Remember that even the best security equipment is useless unless it's used so always lock up even if you are just popping to the corner shop.
If you belong to a pensioners' lunch or social club, ask them to get the police or other speakers to give you advice on stopping crime.
Help the Aged: For help on a lot of problems, call the advice line on 0808 800 6565.
Age Concern: You can call this group for pensioners at their head office on 0800 00 99 66. In Scotland 0845 125 9732.
Victim Support Schemes: If you have been assaulted or robbed they can help you get over it. Your local police will put you in touch with the nearest group.
You can get more advice on security when answering the door in the leaflet 'In doubt? Keep them out', available from your police station, or write to Home Office, Public Relations Branch, Room 151, 50 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AT.
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