15 Things Ex-MI6 Officers Teach Elderly British People Living Alone to Keep Burglars Away at Night

I reveal fifteen practical, low-cost habits I use to make a home harder for burglars to read, from checking every lock to managing lights, curtains, valuables and garden cover. These are quiet routines designed for older people living alone, especially at night. I draw on my experience as a locksmith across the north of England to explain why simple actions can matter more than expensive security systems. I also cover driveway alerts, alarms, a charged phone and what to do if someone knocks after dark. I finish with the most important step of all: preparing a safe room and a clear plan before anything goes wrong. I’ll show you how to look at your own home from the street and spot the details that may be giving too much away. 0:00 Practical, low-cost security habits for elderly people living alone to deter burglars. 2:04 door 3:08 deadbolt 4:09 curtain 4:57 valuable things 5:37 porch light 6:43 motion sensor 8:36 plug-in timer 9:38 alarm 10:19 wireless driveway alert 10:55 post 12:26 car 13:11 phone 13:56 This is the one I mentioned at the start 16:19 hedge 17:16 safe room