Month: August 2016

ONS Crime Figures Underline Success Of – and Need For – Security Measures

Posted 23rd August 2016 by Helen Leach

Crime figures for 2015, released by the Office for National Statistics  in April 2016, show that while non-domestic burglaries have fallen compared to 2014, the number of criminal damage and arson incidents have risen.

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Securing Your Commercial Property

Posted 16th August 2016 by Helen Leach

The recent burglary at a depository in London’s jewellery quarter has highlighted the risks around commercial property. The true extent of losses for customers is yet to be determined but it is clear that loss of business opening hours, rising insurance costs and even reputational damage may result in a significant overall financial bill for the business to deal with. And with thousands of crimes committed against commercial property each year, it isn’t just high-profile crimes that can affect businesses in a big way.

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How to Improve your Home Security

Posted 10th August 2016 by Helen Leach

A person home is a safe haven – the place where we should feel most at ease, comfortable and secure.

With homes with no security measures five times more likely to be burgled than those which have measures in place, it’s important to adopt a pre-emptive look when it comes to securing your home.

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Victims of Vandals: School Security

Posted 1st August 2016 by Helen Leach

It’s appearing more and more frequently in the news headlines – schools being targeted by vandals and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

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