Theft victims helped to secure homes
Around 175 homes in the district will be made safer through a project run by Bradford District Crime Reduction and Age Concern.
Inspector Esther Hobbs said: "Having your house burgled can be a frightening experience which can leave you feeling unsafe in your own home. We want to help you feel safe and secure again by making your home a harder target for criminals by fitting the most secure locks to doors and windows."
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Hide AdTo qualify people must have been a victim of burglary and over 50. They will be referred by crime scene visitors who will go to their homes after a burglary.
Volunteers from Age Concern, who have had police training, will then fit high security cylinder locks to doors and sash jammers to windows free of charge.