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Protect Yourself Against Perth’s Rising Crime

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Crime On The Rise - Right here in Perth ● It’s a scary thing to think about but criminal activity in Western Australia is on the rise ● The number of crimes committed each day has increased year on year to a shocking average of 600 crimes per day in 2015 – that’s one every two minutes ● One particular offence that has been on the rise is offence against property ● A report from February this year even named WA as the home invasion capital of Australia

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So why are home burglaries on the rise And where are the trouble spots in Perth

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The Trouble Suburbs ● In a recent report Armadale was named the worst suburb for home burglaries in 2015 ● Other suburbs with high rates of break-ins included Gosnells Baldivis Balga and Rockingham ● What makes these numbers scarier is the fact that many of the same suburbs Armadale Gosnells and Rockingham are also some of the worst suburbs for assaults alongside Fremantle Midland and Northbridge

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Therefore if you’re living in one of these areas: ● Armadale ● Gosnells ● Rockingham ● Baldivis ● Balga You will want to be extra vigilant about protecting your house and prioritising your personal safety.

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How To Prevent a Break-In ● When discussing the rise in home contents claims following burglaries one insurance manager said many break-ins occurred simply because doors or windows were left unlocked ● Even some candid interviews with thieves themselves revealed a similar story: that home break-ins are often opportunistic and thieves will target houses which are easy to get into ● If getting into a house looks like it will take longer than 15 minutes thieves will usually give up

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Find Out More The message seems to be clear across the board: If you want to prevent a break-in – lock up At Efficient Lock and Key we understand the importance of a good quality lock in preventing break-ins which is why we offer top quality lock installation including deadbolt installation. We also service areas across Perth including many of the trouble suburbs mentioned earlier such as Armadale Fremantle and Gosnells plus many more. So if you need a good locksmith in Armadale or other suburbs with high break-in rates give us a call today.