Home burglaries increase by up to 19% during the summer holiday period in Australia, with 31% of homes still being left unlocked. Security experts recommend locking all doors and gates, avoiding hiding spare keys under rocks or pot plants, using motion sensor lighting, maintaining the appearance of an occupied home, and ensuring electronic security systems are serviced before leaving for holidays. Neighbours or family should be enlisted to maintain regular activities like bin collection and keeping driveways occupied.

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