It’s the season for giving, and we Britons love to show we care. In fact, we spend nearly £900 on average over Christmas, with almost £400 going towards presents. Many homes up and down the country will have a pile of gifts in brightly coloured wrapping paper sitting under the Christmas tree this year. Unfortunately, […]
A fake alarm box won’t work
It’s a common theme on this blog, but it bears repeating: burglars choose soft targets. Some people imagine that thieves spend weeks casing a house and recording the homeowners movements, but the truth is that many burglaries are at least semi-opportunistic. This makes visual deterrents a very powerful tool in home and business security. A […]
Your home is your castle
At the end of a long day, it’s always a comfort to be able to come home. Closing the door behind you, it’s possible to shut out the world and settle in for the night, cosy, and secure. Yet, a burglary can change all that. People are often initially concerned by the loss of expensive […]
Your pets and security
For many people, their pets are a part of the family. Keeping pets safe and secure is very important to owners. However, they can occasionally make proper security difficult. Cats often prefer cat-flaps, allowing them to come and go as they please, for instance. A pet outdoors can also have the unwanted effect of setting […]
Securing an unused property
If you’re a business owner with more than one premises or in the process of moving operations, it may be necessary to leave one of your properties unused. However, this may leave you vulnerable to break-ins. This can be the case even if the property is empty and contains nothing of value. Securing an unused […]
Winter security tips
We’ve made regular mention on this blog about the security challenges of summery weather. People are prone to leaving windows open overnight, failing to lock their doors and not tidying their tools away after garden work. Our behaviour changes with the season. Temperatures are dropping and winter is on its way, meaning you’re probably unlikely […]
Protecting an isolated property
Whether it’s a business or a home, people who own property in urban areas are often more concerned about security than those in rural areas. It makes sense, living in a city or larger town means an increased crime rate – the result of higher population densities and areas of poverty. However, the reverse is […]
Halloween and your business
It’s almost the time of year when carved pumpkins appear on every doorstep. More children every year are dressing up and copying their American cousins, heading out onto the streets in search of sweets. Writing for the Telegraph, Michael Hogan highlights this event’s surging popularity: “In terms of UK consumer spending, Halloween has now eclipsed Valentine’s […]
Proper maintenance of your security system
The decision to install a security system at your home or business will make a big difference. Studies have repeatedly shown that a visible system, diligence, and aesthetic maintenance all help to prevent burglaries, since thieves typically prefer easy targets. The more work they have to do in breaking in, the greater their chance of […]
Protecting your business from burglary
Burglars are a depressingly familiar problem for businesses, particularly enterprises selling high-value products. It’s a difficult problem to manage, since the higher the value, the more persistent thieves are likely to be. Whether it’s quality building materials or expensive electronics, it’s imperative to present your premises as being secure. Burglars aren’t looking for a challenge—they […]
