Every day in the media we hear more stories about homes and businesses that have being burgled. In some instances the police have been able to catch those responsible and have dealt with them accordingly. However, and more worryingly, there are thousands of burglars that manage to escape the ‘long arm of the law’ and continue to carry out their criminal activities.
In recent months we’ve read, and heard, that our coalition government are slashing the police budget, inevitably meaning that there are going to less ‘bobbies‘ patrolling our streets. Some people may say that this is “just the world we live in” but figures from the latest crime survey state that thefts of vehicles have risen by 6% in the past year as well as a 4% rise in the theft of unattended mobile phones and purses. Can this all be the result of our failing economy as some people try to make money any way they can?
One area that has seen a massive increase over the last year is domestic burglaries which has risen by 14% in the past year. This figure is increasingly worrying to home owners who wish to protect their possessions as well as their families. For this reason, many home owners are finding the need for good home security and garden security systems. At Crime Prevention Products we offer a host of ideal security systems from anti-climb spikes for your garden wall to secure door/window locks to top of the range alarm systems.
However, no matter which type of security system you choose, make sure that all entry points of your home are covered… After all, you don’t want to give an open invitation to burglars to come in and help themselves to your belongings. Don’t leave anything to chance, that way the risk of you becoming the next burglar statistic are considerably lower.
When it comes to protecting your property it’s advisable to have some sort of security installed on your premises. However, there is an area that many residents forget to protect – their garden or yard. Summertime is just as prone to backdoor theft as the dark nights. Probably more so, as expensive items are left outside such as barbecues, bikes and garden furniture that would normally be locked away in a shed or garage.
Everyday in the media we hear about some crime related news, yet the politicians are still intent on informing us that crime is on the decrease. Unfortunately, crime and opportunistic theft will always happen, as long as somebody leaves a door or a window open, there will always be someone willing to ‘chance their luck‘ in the hope they can getaway with something that doesn’t belong to them. 
In Britain there are millions of homes that are protected with some kind of security feature such as a 
After looking at the weather report, it looks like this weekend (well for some) is going to resemble something akin to Summer, in-fact its stated that some places will experience ‘Mediterranean temperatures‘ – well, that can only mean one thing – barbecues and cold drinks in the garden. Us British love a good party and after the long miserable, depressing winter we could all do with a bit of cheering up. Hence, when we hear news that this weekends weather is looking better than normal – plenty of families will be planing on making the most of this ‘unexpected’ Summer weather. 
Whether it’s walking to the shops, getting fit in the local park or waiting to use the cash machine at the local convenience store, we want to feel safe while carrying out these actions. In saying that, recently we’ve heard various stories about people being robbed at gun point, women being assaulted as they try to get fit and even opportunistic theft, as masked people ‘snatch and grab’ handbags, laptops and wallets as people go about doing their daily business. Theft of any type can/and will leave most people traumatised often taking them months even years to overcome.
As the bells toll at midnight, on the last day of the year, many residents will be busy celebrating the start of another year, while others will contemplate and reflect on the one just past. Traditionally, in many parts of the country (such as Northern England and Scotland) it is custom for folks to head out and celebrate bringing in the New Year with their neighbours. With some homes lying empty there may be alternative motives for someone chapping your door. Opportunist thieves love nothing better than a home that looks unoccupied, and if you’re out ‘First Footing’ or spending New Year elsewhere, you can be assured these type of criminals will be in your home given the chance.
