Protect your outdoor Christmas decorations from theft

If you love to decorate the outside of your home over the Christmas season, you need to be aware of thieves. Here are some handy tips to help you keep your garden decorations secure and protect your items from theft.

Locking cords                                

Extension cords that feature locking plugs will make it more difficult for thieves to steal your Christmas decorations.

Tie downs

If your decorations come with stakes or cables to tie them down, make sure you use them. If your decorations haven’t come with these, landscaping stakes can be used instead. If you have lights strung up in trees, use twist-ties to secure the strand in a few places. 

Go heavy

The heavier your Christmas garden decorations are, the harder it will be for thieves to steal them.

Roof decorations

If you can, keep your Christmas garden decorations elevated and out of reach.

Bring indoors

If you have very expensive decorations, it might be an idea to disconnect them and store inside your garage or garden shed to keep them protected while you are away.

Motion sensors

Motion sensors and outdoor lighting are a good deterrent to garden theft. 

Try and take as many security measures with your property this Christmas as it is one of the most theft prone times of year.