Do Burglar Alarms Need Servicing?
Burglar alarms add an essential extra layer of security to your home and business. However, If they are poorly maintained your burglar alarm can fail you when you need them [...]
Worst Places to Hide Your Valuables
Despite an ever-increasing number of home security products and options, it is a sad fact that homes are still made targets by thieves and burglars. Although security devices may make [...]
What to do when you’ve been burgled
If the crime scene is preserved it might help solve the crime. Only start clearing up when the police tell you that it is okay to do so. Make a [...]
Crime is Heating Up
Remember insurance doesn’t often pay out on unlocked property. So make sure all of your property is securely locked and your belongings inside. Summer time is especially busy for ‘crooks’. [...]
How to Beat the Bogus Caller
If in doubt, keep them out! The majority of people who call at your home will be genuine. However sometimes people can turn up unannounced with the intention of gaining [...]
The Security Benefits of Gates & Fencing
Do you live in an area that has a high crime rate? Would your home benefit from improved levels of privacy and security without having to compromise on aesthetic appeal? [...]
When is a Burglar Most Likely to Strike?
A large part of keeping your home safe is knowing when thieves tend to strike. As a general rule, burglars are more likely to enter your house when they believe [...]
Why Alarms Falsely Trigger
When your security alarm sounds off in the middle of a quiet night, you will feel terrified with the thought that an intruder has entered your premises. However, when this [...]
Top Ten Crime Prevention Tips
There are many countermeasures which can be employed to deter criminals. Here are ten simple ideas to contemplate. Fit deadlocks compliant with BS3621 to all external doors, and consider doing [...]
10 Ways to Prevent Break-Ins to Your Home
According to a report from the Office for National Statistics, there’s an attempted burglary on a private residence every 45 seconds in the UK. What’s worse is that every 76 [...]