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If the key is left inside our front door we couldn't get in ourselves. Our front door faces our neighbours', they have a spare key and check the house twice daily, lower blinds etc and raise them in the morning. We also leave lights on timers and a radio on a timer. We don't leave keys in windows and leave the keys out of reach if a small window was broken.

Thanks for all responses. I also leave keys in a door at night for the same reasons as you Karen. It was just a thought as to what is the best thing to do - there are so many differing opinions. The same thing occurs when - to close curtains or to leave open. Even the Police had different ideas. I think the best thing is to not go on holiday, stay at home LOL

Statistically it is reckoned that Billy Burglar's last resort is to break/smash glass, since the noise attracts attention especially at night.

When I am not away on holiday I leave the key in the back door...my reckoning is that if there was a fire I don't want to be fumbling around looking for a key to get out, especially at night in the dark.

I hide all keys (but take my set with me).

Leaving them in the lock deters Billy Burglar? Didn't know that. It certainly stopped me from entering the house once when a spare key had been left in the lock. Had to call out the lock-smith - expensive trip to the shops that turned out to be!!! :-( :-(

Remove them otherwise the glass could be broken and then keys turned.

Do you leave keys in locked doors and windows to deter billy burglar from using a screw driver etc. or do you remove them?