Remember to cancel your milk and newspapers

Cut your lawns before you go away. If you are away for more than two weeks arrange for a friend or neighbour to keep them trimmed

Let your neighbours [and your Neighbourhood Watch Representative if they live nearby] know that you are going away.

Ensure you have locked all windows and doors.

Ensure you have locked your gates and any ladders and tools are locked away

Use automatic timers to switch on lights in the evening.

Ensure you turn on your burglar alarm.

Ensure any external movement sensors attached to security lights are working

Do not leave keys on display?

Arrange for someone to take you wheelie bins in for you

Consider leaving a car parked in the driveway