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Nearly half of Brits don’t lock their doors and windows when they’re home, a new study from Yale shows, putting UK homes at risk A new survey from the home security experts at Yale has shown that from keeping a light on (52%), to leaving a television or radio on (28%)...

Who else lived there before? The person who gives you the keys may well have no idea how many other sets there are. The previous occupant may have been an upstanding citizen, but how would you know. Also If you move into an older property, the locks may be outdated...

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The purpose of a safe is to protect your belongings and finances. Obviously you need it to stay closed and locked until you need to access the contents. If you can't close it when you've accessed it, or if you can't gain entry to it when required, this will be very...

Add Locksmith in Telford to Your Phone Now! How do I pick a reputable locksmith and What do I need to know before calling a locksmith? Be Clear About the Locksmith Services You Need. Find Out Who Can Provide the Service quickly. It stands to reason that if you need a...

Many of us worry about becoming the victim of a crime or scam while we’re at home. But by taking a few simple, and often inexpensive, precautions, you can minimise your risk of being targeted by burglars or scammers. How can I make my doors and windows more secure? To...

What Do You Do If Your House is Burgled? We all think and hope it will never happen to us. But If the worst does happen, it's good to know what to do. This article gives you some handy tips. Homeowners are advised to take care after a series of burglaries earlier this...

Be more aware of burglary now that the clocks have gone back! As the clocks have gone back an hour, police have issued their annual reminder to residents to use simple steps to stop burglars using the shield of darkness and targeting their homes. There is an increased...

In the UK alone there were around 214,000 incidents of burglary, including attempts, against businesses; these incidents were across four sectors, which included wholesale and retail, manufacturing, transportation and storage and accommodation and food. In terms of...

Being broken in to is a cause for concern by most homeowners as the a burglar in your home not only puts your wellbeing at risk but your possessions and the risk of damage being caused to your home. Take a look at the burglary statistics issued by the Office for...