Burglary Protection Day in Lübeck: How to protect your home now!

Burglary Protection Day in Lübeck: How to protect your home now!

With the arrival of the dark season, concerns about break-ins into apartments and houses are increasing in Lübeck. This is also proven by a current analysis of burglary data in Germany, which shows that around 77,800 burglaries were recorded in 2023, which corresponds to an alarming increase of 181 percent compared to the previous year. Many people are increasingly affected by break-ins, especially in the autumn and winter months, when it gets dark early. The police in Lübeck know how important it is to take preventative measures and have launched “Burglary Protection Day” today, October 26th. The motto of this day of action is: “One more hour for more safety”.

The Lübeck Prevention Center therefore recommends checking all windows and doors thoroughly before the onset of winter. “Burglars specifically look for weak points that can often be easily remedied,” warns the police. This includes that windows should never be tilted and that light sources, such as motion detectors and timers, ensure greater safety. A good neighborhood also helps deter burglars.

Practical tips for home security

A number of simple measures can help make your home safer:

• Türen stets abschließen, auch bei kurzen Abwesenheiten.
• Keine Ersatzschlüssel im Freien verstecken.
• Verwendung von geprüfter Sicherheitstechnik, wie Nachrüstsicherungen und stabile Schließsysteme.

In addition, the police offer free on-site consultations, which can be requested by telephone or email. These consultations are particularly helpful in discussing individual safety concerns and finding appropriate solutions. The police have created a comprehensive brochure for anyone who would like more detailed information about burglary protection. This covers both behavioral and safety measures and is offered free of charge in advice centers. Illustrations and sketches make it easier to understand possible technical security measures for windows and doors. Smart home solutions are also covered in the brochure, as are information about government funding for burglary protection

Awareness raising events

There will be two events in November that deal with the topic of burglary protection:

• Ein Vortrag am 11. November im Heiligen-Geist-Hospital zum Thema „Dunkelheit ist Einbruchszeit“, Beginn um 15 Uhr.
• Eine Veranstaltung am 12. November am Kolberger Platz 1, speziell für Bewohner und Vermieter von Mehrfamilienhäusern, Beginn um 14 Uhr.

With these preventative measures and through conscious behavior, everyone can help make their own four walls safer. Especially at a time when the number of burglaries is increasing again, vigilance and quick reactions are required. Information about this can also be found on specialized platforms, such as the current burglary data at Emergency Call Experts.

Ultimately, it is important that we work together to ensure the safety of our neighborhoods. The more people engage with the issue and become active, the more difficult it will be for burglars to break into our homes.

For detailed information and practical tips, the police are also available at polizei-beratung.de, which will help you implement security concepts more effectively.

Be well prepared and protect what is dear to you!