If you have a garage and you keep expensive tools or equipment in it, then buying a garage safe has probably crossed your mind on more than one occassion. In this article, we look at at exactly what a garage safe is, what it’s used for, the benefits of having a garage safe and take …
What is a safe? A safe is a highly secure, reinforced cuboid (box) structure usually made of toughened steel. It is hollow to allow for storage of items and has one opening that is controlled by one or more security features (such as key, combination lock, fingerprint). Its primary design focus is to protect the …
During my time as a police officer, one of the most common crimes that I attended was theft from vehicles. 30 years ago, theft of a vehicle was much more common place. But with improved car security, locking systems, tracking and a better equipped polcie national database and ANPR cameras, it’s actually really difficult to …
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 …
Text message scams and scamming people through messages is on the rise. In this article, I’ll give you 5 simple ways on how to spot a scam text, what to do if you get a scam text and how to stop it happening in the future. I’ll also look at how these scams work – …
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 …