People who live in towns and cities don’t just want to go about their daily lives – they also want to feel secure. That is why the top low crime towns in the UK are so desirable, with properties in these areas being highly sought after. A town with a low crime rate is good …
In this article, I’m taking a look at the best smart plug for UK homes, what a smart plug is and the many advantages of having smart plugs around your home. If you haven’t ventured into the area of smart plugs for your home yet, you’ll soon realise just how convenient they are, as well …
Did covid lockdowns impact crime statistics in the UK during the lockdowns for Coronavirus? The UK had 3 major lockdowns during the Coronavirus pandemic, these were between March and June 2020, November 2020 and January to March 2021. But did these lockdowns have any impact on UK Crime statistics? Let’s have a look. Did Covid …
You’ve probably already heard of a CSI (Crime Scene Investigator), made famous through an American TV series in the 2000’s, but have you ever heard of a SOCO (A Scenes Of Crime Officer)? Whilst a CSI is the name given in the USA, A SOCO (Scenes of Crime Officer) is the UK equivalent. In this …
If you’re looking for ways to burglar proof your home, there’s probably no bigger authority on the subject than the Neighbourhood Watch group. According to Neighbourhood Watch, properties with the WIDE security combination ‑ Window locks, Indoor lights on a timer, Door double or deadlocks and External lights on a timer or sensor – are …
As an ex Police Constable, I thought I would give you a quick lowdown on what happens after you initially ring the police to report a crime. There’s lots of variables here, and it depends on the individual circumstances and force policy, but in general, this is what happens when you report a crime to …
In this article, I’ll look at the best van tool safe for your works van or vehicle. You know it’s time for a van tool safe in your vehicle when you come to the realisation that the tools in your work van are worth more than the van itself. Or when you turn a corner …
Dummy CCTV cameras for home use can be a great deterrent to deter would be burglars and criminals. It’s highly unlikely that someone would be able to distinguish between a dummy cctv camera and a real one – especially due to the huge range of dummy cctv cameras available out there and the improvement in …
Being the victim of a home burglary will be one of the most stressful and upsetting times of your life. Having strangers enter your personal space and rifle through your possessions is a traumatic experience, so this article offers practical advice on what to do after a burglary – this advice will help you on …