The year-end and New Year holidays, when people often leave their homes for homecoming, traveling, and events. According to the statistics of the Metropolitan Police Department, the season from winter to spring has the highest amount of "burglary damage" in a year.

In order not to spoil the New Year, it is important to know the methods and trends of burglary and take appropriate measures. Therefore, this time, we will introduce the houses and countermeasures that are easy to detect when you are away from the "New Year's burglary countermeasures" announced by ALSOK.

1. Nobody comes out when I press the intercom

According to ALSOK, the most common method of confirming absence is to press the intercom to call . On the other hand, it is difficult to pretend to be at home, so "how to prevent it from being pushed" is important. The criminal hates leaving evidence, so it is recommended to install an intercom with a recording function. Furthermore, if you write that recording is in progress near the button, you will not be able to press it easily.


2. I went out with a large baggage


If you are watched by the criminal, you will be confident that you will be away for a long time if you see him leaving with a large baggage at the entrance or parking lot. If possible, send large luggage to your destination in advance, or say "I'm going" when you go out, even if no one is there.

3. Newspapers and New Year's cards are left in the mailbox


Especially during the New Year holidays, it is very dangerous to leave the New Year's card in the mailbox. If you submit a "Notice of Absence" to the post office in advance, it will not be delivered, so you can rest assured.

4. The shutters and curtains are closed even though it is daytime

Take security measures such as auxiliary locks and security films on the windows so that you do not think you are away. If there is a lighting fixture that can be turned ON / OFF with a timer, it is also effective to set it so that the power is turned on at night.

5. Posting absence on SNS


A blind spot unique to modern times. If you post something like "I'm on a family trip until the ○ day", there is a risk that the address will be identified from clues such as past posts. Avoid postings that you are away from when you go out, and post reports that you want your friends to know after you get home.

6. Laundry has been dried on the balcony for several days and seasonal decorations have not been cleaned up

If you are away from home for a long time, dry your laundry in the room. Make sure to decorate Christmas and New Year's decorations at the right time.


7. No one answers the phone

If the burglar knows the target's phone number, he may call to determine if he is away. It is safe to transfer to a mobile phone if possible. Also, even in the announcement of the answering machine, the content such as "I am away until the ○ day" is NG.


This year, a new method of confirming your absence by sticking cellophane tape on the front door was also reported. Before you go out, please close the door and carefully check that it does not look different from usual. Then, have a good year-end and New Year holidays ...!