Blurring your property on Google Maps is a simple, permanent step available to any homeowner or tenant that may help reduce the risk of targeted crime.

Street View images can expose details such as building layouts, CCTV cameras, and even the type of vehicles on-site. Security experts warn this information can be useful to burglars, stalkers, or fraudsters planning remote reconnaissance.

To blur your property, go to Street View, click ‘Report a problem’ in the corner of the screen, and follow the prompts to outline and justify your request. Once processed by Google, the blur cannot be undone.

For home-based businesses or firms with visible assets, this small action may help reduce exposure without affecting normal operations. It’s a straightforward way to improve physical security in an increasingly digital world.