Home security surveys were conducted at an estate in Colchester recently as part of a crime reduction drive by the local police. The drive was aimed at reducing the amount of burglaries in the area and as the council can’t afford costly CCTV or security guard solutions, the local police have been giving residents tips on how to make their homes burglar-proof. The police also carried out surveys on some properties, to highlight where the security lapses were. The next event will be held at the Solus Estate in Colchester on Saturday.