As Christmas is fast approaching and international travel has become more accessible, many people are planning to go away. However, leaving your property empty while on holiday can be a very worrying experience, especially if you are unsure how to secure your home or are concerned about burglaries. To put your mind at rest, here […]
While the Christmas season can be one of the most fun and exciting times of the year, unfortunately, burglary claims peak during this time. In order to protect yourself and for your security, read on to discover our top Christmas safety tips for your home. 1. Make sure your locks are secure The first and […]
Not sure which type of front door is the best for your home’s security? Front doors are often the main access point to most properties – but this means it’s also the main opening for burglars and intruders to gain access to your home. Roughly 76% of burglars entered a property through the front door, […]
Are you planning any trips away in 2021? With life getting back to normal and places opening up again, it’s time to brush those cobwebs off your suitcase. After waiting for so long to be able to go on holiday, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got everything in place to make sure your trip […]
Whether you’re looking for some advice on when you should be replacing door locks or you’re moving into a new house and need some help changing the locks, we’re here to help. This guide covers everything you need to know when it comes to lock replacement. Whatever your reason might be, changing locks can give […]
A burglary is an extremely traumatic experience and with 444 burglaries reported in St Albans between February 2020 and January 2021, many of these victims will feel like their space and privacy have been violated. Whilst the loss of personal items is difficult, many victims struggle more with regaining that sense of security in their […]
Many of us have started to relax our attitudes towards home security as the lockdown period progresses. However, it is important to remember that being at home does not necessarily equate to better protection against crime. Take a look at our home security tips and make sure that you’re putting them into practice during lockdown. […]
With many businesses forced to close over the past few weeks and working from home on the increase due to the Coronavirus outbreak, it is now more important than ever to ensure that your business is safe and secure. In addition to this, due to the self-isolation measures that have been put in place and […]
Jewellery can make up some of our most valuable and sentimental belongings, with a lot of jewellery items being irreplaceable if it’s lost or stolen. However unfortunately in 2015, there were almost 200,000 domestic burglaries reported, with 43% of these thefts being stolen jewellery or watches. Crime statistics in England and Wales (year ending June […]
With longer darker nights, Winter is a peak time for burglaries… You need to be especially vigilant over the Winter period, with research revealing that in 2016 and 2017, 42% of home insurance claims in relation to a burglary were made between October and January. Therefore, it is particularly important for you to ensure that […]
