Personal alarms make perfect stocking filler presents as they’ve been crafted over the years to mimic fashion accessories for your bag, purse or keyring. Personal alarms are light to carry around, inexpensive and most importantly can help someone you love in desperate times of need.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we have a wide range of Personal Alarms that will fit snugly inside any xmas stocking, and could possibly turn out to be the best Christmas present they’ve ever received!

The problem that many parents find, is that once they’ve purchased the big expensive gifts, is where too hide them till Santa’s Elves are ready to pick them up and store them at the North Pole storage facility. Till it’s time for them to magically appear under the christmas tree.

Some folk take to hiding presents in their attic or spare room while others will place them in outhouses, garages and even garden sheds. Keenly disguised under old blankets, boxes and various other objects away from prying eyes.

Unfortunately, it’s not just kids with curious eyes who are snooping around at this time of year. Many opportunistic thieves will be eyeing up old garden sheds, unprotected garages and outhouses as they know that they may contain your child’s christmas presents and these individuals will take advantage of the ‘season of goodwill‘ as a way to make a quick buck.

Crime Prevention Products stock plenty of outdoor security products in our online store including affordable shed, garage and garden security systems that will alert and warn you that someone is trying to enter your garden, shed or outhouse.

However, there can be a darker side to the Office Christmas Party festivities. As the drink flows, inhibitions will disappear and the courage to chat to other employees, you’d normally avoid, emerges. In all this inebriated spirit, body signals interpreted wrongly through booze or drugs can quickly develop into something else entirely.

Unfortunately, reported sex attack/assault figures do rise around the Christams Party period – too much heavy drinking given as the reason, either by the victim or the offender. Victims have also had their drinks spiked by rape drugs – so it is essential that even though ‘you let your hair down‘ you never let your guard down fully and be aware of your surroundings & what is happening around you.

As we pointed out in our Festive Exuberance Rape Crimes blog post from a couple of years ago…

“It’s not just females who are in danger but males as well. According to recent statistics, 9 out of 10 people who have suffered rape were drunk or had taken drugs and an incredible 84% of those attacked knew their attacker!”

Carrying a personal alarm system on yourself, ensures that if you need assistance its powerful 110+dB will not only alert other members of the public of your situation but will also give you those vital seconds you need to make your escape.

However, you can always safe some face if you’re main gift doesn’t work out by purchasing a Heart Trinket Alarm as a small personal alternative present which shows you care about her safety.

The Heart Trinket Alarm is an attractive heart shaped personal alarm with a stylish metallic finish and is available in 3 eye-catching colours. It’ll fit discreetly into any modern handbag, purse or attach neatly to a house key ring. It may look small and pretty but it packs a powerful 110dB alarm when triggered giving your loved one the perfect opportunity to make their escape when needed.

The best thing is you can buy the Heart Trinket Alarm online and have it delivered without any effort on your part. It’s a perfect gift for Christmas as it shows you care about their safety, it’s really quite affordable and looks great as an accessory.

Last year the people of Britain were subjected to one of the worst winters in living memory, record low temperatures and snow falls ensured that only the brave could venture outside their own homes.

Inevitably, with the winter comes the snow and ice. Which can be treacherous and even fatal to our elderly residents. Slipperly conditions are hard to manouvere across, even for able-bodied persons, imagine what it must be like then for those amongst us who may be a little unsteady on their feet.

Even daily chores such as placing the rubbish in an outside bin, walking the dog or even going to the shops can place elderly residents in immense danger with bad winter conditions underfoot. It makes sense to have a personal alarm attached to keys or on their body which can act as an assitance alarm when triggered if they happen to slide on icy ground.

Remember, personal alarms can have more uses than just being used as an effective attack alarm. There not just for young women/men but can be effective for the elderly, disabled and even the more actively fit amongst us who like to roam the countryside and climb hills/mountains in their spare time.

However, this can also be a very anxious time for both parents and students.

The National Union of Students (NUS) carried out a study in 2010 and found that one in seven female students had been the victim of serious sexual assault or serious physical violence whilst attending university or college. The report which interviewed over 2,000 women found that 43% of the female students interviewed said they thought they’d be blamed if they went to the police. (source, opens in new window)

We expect our educational establishments to be places where students can feel safe while studying and in most cases this has is proven to be the case. It’s when students go off campus and decide to walk home late at night that potentially is when most female student victims are assaulted.

Crime Prevention Products have a variety of personal alarms that can fit smartly with any students attire without being too obvious or cramping their style.

One such alarm is the ILA Pebble Personal Alarm In Strawberry… This cool looking accessory is activated by pushing the centre button and pulling the key chain away. The Pebble Personal Alarm emits a powerful 130db giving its wearer time to make their escape or help alert passers-by that they need assistance.

Another personal alarm is the ILA Pedometer Alarm which is ideal for the sporty student. Perfect for jogging as it counts calories burnt and the distance you’ve travelled plus it packs a mighty 130db punch.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we hope no student never needs to use their personal alarm. However, we also believe that students are better to be prepared than to have no protection at all.

However, perhaps the most shocking revelations in the report point to the research which highlights that over 750,000 children a year witness domestic violence. Research also shows that women aged between 16 and 19 are at the highest risk of sexual assault (7.9 per cent), stalking (8.5 per cent) and domestic abuse (12.7 per cent). Allaying fears of a whole new generation of domestic violence.

Over the last 10 years, the CPS has been tackling domestic violence, however it was still not seen as a criminal act until 2004. During 2004/05 the CPS prosecuted 35,000 defendants for domestic violence. In 2009/10 there were just over 74,000 prosecutions for domestic violence.

The stark reality is that young people are more likely to experience domestic violence and young woman, in particular, are still more at risk of crime in the home than anywhere else.

These facts and figures are indeed disturbing and highlighted the need for more awareness and action. Keir Starmer QC, speaking on domestic violence at the Crown Prosecution Service headquarters in central London, said, “These statistics are shocking and demonstrate that women are still more at risk of crime at home than anywhere else… We have seen the conviction rate for domestic violence offences rise from 49 per cent in 2002 to 72 per cent today, but domestic violence is still endemic in our society and we must take further steps to stop it.”

A personal alarm can be a life saving addition for anyone living with the threat of domestic violence. By allowing the victim time to gain some valuable seconds to get away from their attacker. Crime Prevention Products have a wide selection of personal alarms, foam alarms and gas alarms available.

When it comes to the summertime, some parents love nothing better than to show off their football or cricket skills in the garden with the kids. However, all this laughter can suddenly turn to dismay if someone accidentally stands or slips in some cat faeces. Not only can this be very upsetting for any child or grown-up, it can also be very dangerous as cat droppings can carry the bacteria Toxoplasmosis.

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma Gondii, which is present in virtually all warm-blooded animals. However, when a cat is exposed to Toxoplasma parasites through the consumption of infected meat or tissues, the cat will eventually excrete millions of eggs in its faeces. When your child accidentally touches this muck – the eggs can then contaminate your child, who might then touch their eyes or mouth leaving them open to serious infection.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we believe that everyone has the right to be safe and enjoy themselves in their own gardens, which is why we supply Garden Wall Spikes. These robust plastic spikes are the perfect deterrent for not only keeping opportunistic thieves away but also your not so friendly neighbourhood cat.

Here at Crime Prevention Products we are committed to giving our customers the best value for money for personal security alarms since 1992. We believe that two of the best personal protection devices which not only look great and are fashionable but when activated can stun an attacker into shock allowing vital seconds to make an escape.

Heart Trinket Alarm, this small metallic, powerful personal alarm and is the ideal security device for those that are fashion conscious. This alarm will not look out of place attached onto a handbag or purse (it can also be used as a keyring alarm or house or car keys) and when activated blasts out a powerful 110dB+ alarm siren. The convenient on/off switch prevents accidental activation. Available in three stylish and attractive colours.

Heart Keyring Personal Alarm, this is the ideal personal alarm system for younger females. Because of its shape and size it is extremely discreet. The heart shape makes it ideal to be carried along with car/house keys or attached to a handbag/purse as a modern day charm. If activated the Heart Keyring Personal Alarm will emit an ear deafening 128db siren. Ideal for teenage girls and young women and because of its stylish design it will encourage them to make it a permanent necessity like a mobile phone to be carried with them at all times.

As the drinks begin to flow the atmosphere can become more and more relaxed, causing a certain amount of flirtation between some employees. Some people say this is ‘healthy’, and some people enjoy the attention it brings. However, when does simple flirtation become full blown harassment? For some men and women the Christmas party will end in tragedy with them being sexually assaulted. Work functions are covered by sexual harassment laws and the Work Christmas party is considered a ‘work activity‘ and is not just confined to your place of work – it can be an off-site party and also includes the journey home.

Examples of sexual harassment at a Work Christmas party include the following :

• Unwelcome physical contact
• Suggestive comments / sexual propositions
• Leering / staring
• Unwelcome enquiries into a person’s private life
• Persistent unwanted requests to go out

Crime Prevention Products have a wide range of personal alarms that will alert anyone passing by that you are in need of assistance. A personal alarm can be a great detterent and help the victim gain some valuable seconds to get away from their attacker.