Posted July 31st, 2009 | No Comments
Recent Home Office data hails Manchester as the Burglary Capital Of The UK!!
Damian Clarkson writes on MSN News, July 31 2009:
Manchester is the most burgled area in the UK, suffering almost 20 break-ins every single day.
According to new Home Office Data, Manchester had 7,167 domestic burglaries last year, equal to 35 for every 1,000 households. Worryingly, the crime problem appears to be worsening in the area, having risen 8% from 6,646 a year earlier.
To see complete article: http://money.uk.msn.com/consumer/article.aspx?cp-documentid=148909630
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Tags: Burglary Manchester, Burglary statistics, Crime Manchester, Home security, House Burglary, Manchester crime rate, security | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted July 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
We wanted to share some of our success with you. In today’s climate of doom and gloom, with the feeling of no money, no business and little to look forward to, we really wanted to shout about some of the training success we have had within the company.
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Posted July 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Effective security at home and in business does not always mean spending a lot of money. The use of Restricted Keys is a great way of improving the security of traditional door locks.
What is a restricted key?
A restricted key is a key which may only be coppied (cut) with the express permission of it’s owner.
This means that if you have locks fitted to your home or business which have restricted keys, then you can be sure that nobody will be able to have keys cut without your permission.
The advantages of this are:-
- Any key loaned to a neighbour, friend, tradesman (painter & decorator, etc) which is subsequently returned will not have been able to be copied.
- If you ever lost or missplaced your keys but then had them returned, you would be confident that nobody had been able to have copies cut.
- If a family member, child, etc. or employee lost their key, they would be unable to simply borrow another and get it cut without your permission.
- You will know exactly how many keys to your property are in existence.
- Nobody who should not have keys to your premises will have them.
Locks that use Restricted Keys
Locks which are operated by restricted keys are usually of the type which can be ‘re-keyed’, meaning that the locksmith who supplied the locks would be able to change the pinning arrangement within the lock to enable new keys to be issued for it and invalidate existing keys.
The advantages of this are:-
- If keys are lost or stolen, the locks can be re-keyd at a fraction of the cost of buying new ones.
- Locks can be ‘keyed alike’ or made to work by the same key, meaning fewer keys to carry, for ease and convenience.
- The ‘One Key House’, all doors in your house could work with the same key for convenience.
- Additional locks could be added to your suite at a later stage, thus allowing your security system to grow with you.
- Locks can be Master Keyed to offer tiered levels of security within a commercial environment or in Churches, schools or other multi user situations.
Are these locks expensive?
Locking systems with restricted keys have become much less expensive in recent years. Some reputable locksmiths now have access to keys with a ‘unique profile’ which means that the key blanks that fit their locks are only available to them, ensuring that unauthorized key cutters are not able to cut their keys illegally. These locking systems are relatively inexpensive and can in some case be provided at no more expense than readily available unrestricted systems.
Always use a Master Locksmith’s Association approved locksmith to supply your locks and associated security products, that way you will be sure that your supplier is legitimate and works within the guidelines of the locksmith’s industry lead body, who vet and regularly inspect it’s member companies.
Tags: Home security, Lock change, Master Locksmith Bury, Registry keys, Restricted keys, security, Security keys | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted July 10th, 2009 | No Comments
Change of opening hours:
In order to continue providing the level of service our customers demand our opening hours will be 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday with immediate effect.
Should anyone have a specific need to visit the shop on a Saturday we will be happy to accommodate this by appointment, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Remember, your peace of mind is our business!!
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Posted July 10th, 2009 | No Comments
According to a survey conducted by NOP on behalf of insurer NIG, over half (58%) of British residents give away spare sets of keys to their home.
The rate at which spare keys are not reclaimed is highest in rental properties where 7% of tenants do not reclaim spare keys when they move on.
The main recipients of spare keys from the majority of householders are family members (73%); 14% give spare keys to neighbours and 8% give spare keys to friends. These figures do not include those of us who ‘loan’ keys to tradesmen/cleaners or simply leave a spare key under the mat.
If you don’t change the locks to your home as soon as you move in, it is unlikely that you will know exactly how many sets of keys were cut and are in circulation for your new property.
Do you know exactly who has or has had keys to your home and how many copies there are out there? (Remember to think about previous occupants, cleaners, tradesmen, neighbours etc)
“If you have just moved house you are almost twice as likely to be burgled”
According to Home Office statistics, you are almost twice as likely to be burgled in the 12 months after moving house compared with the average burglary rate (4.6% compared with 2.5%). You are nearly three times as likely to be burgled compared with those who have occupied their property for 10 years or more (4.6% compared to 1.6%).
Alarmingly those households with no home security measures were almost ten times (22.5%) more likely to be victims of burglary compared to households that carry out simple security upgrades (2.5%) such as fitting deadlocks on doors and fitting window locks.
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Tags: Burglaries, Burglary, Burglary prevention, crime, Crime prevention, Crime statistics, Home security, security | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted July 1st, 2009 | No Comments
Crime Prevention Advice
Holiday Time Security
A good holiday should be relaxing and stress-free, but to truly unwind you’ll need to know that your home will be safe and secure while you are away.
“Follow the steps below to give yourself peace of mind – and a better chance of enjoying your time away”
- Ask a good friend or neighbour to help you keep your home safe and secure whilst you are away.
- Leave clear instructions and a holiday contact number in case of an emergency.
- If possible, cancel all milk and newspaper deliveries before you leave.
- If you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set and that you have left a key and instructions with someone you trust.
“If you are concerned about cancelling deliveries, consider offering your friend or neighbour free milk or newspapers for the period you are away!”
- The period just prior to your holiday is a good time to make a list of all the valuable items in your home and check that your home contents insurance is up-to-date.
- Mark valuable items with your postcode using an approved property marking kit or data-tag and keep a record, including photographs, where necessary.
- Leave valuable items of jewellery in a house-safe or in a safety deposit box at your bank.
“Permanently and visibly marked property is obviously identifiable and consequently there is some deterrent to stealing it. Burglars have been known to leave property at the scene of a burglary due to good marking”
- Close, lock and bolt all exterior doors and windows.
- Fit proper security locks to your garage and garden shed and make sure all equipment and tools are locked away.
- Do not leave ladders around your property, lock them away or secure them with a suitable padlock and chain.
- Lock and bolt your garden gates.
“Make sure that material capable of being used to help an offender commit a crime is not accessible”
- Cut the lawns.
- Try to make your home look occupied. Don’t leave the curtains closed and consider investing in some automatic time switches for lights and perhaps a radio or television in a downstairs room.
- Consider asking a friend or neighbour to take in your post and draw the curtains at night. You could also ask them to park their car on your drive.
- House-sitters are becoming increasingly popular but make sure you go to a reputable company or act on the personal recommendation of a friend.
“Most domestic burglaries are committed by ‘opportunists’. Criminals pick a house that looks unoccupied, has little or no obvious security and where they think they won’t be seen”
At the airport:
- Don’t put your home address on your outward-bound luggage – this part of your luggage tag can be completed, as you are packing to come home.
- Never leave your baggage unattended in the airport terminal.
- Consider putting an extra padlock on your suitcases to deter would-be thieves – but make sure you know where you’ve put the key!
“Use a combination padlock which means you don’t need to worry about a key”
- If you suspect your baggage has been tampered with, report the incident immediately – making a list of any valuables you have packed will help you check your belongings.
Traveling to the USA?
With the need for increased security in airports in the United States, luggage can now be opened by ‘Travel Sentry Approved’ personnel to establish it’s contents, even if it means breaking the padlock on your bags!
“Use TSA accepted padlocks and the luggage can be opened and checked and then relocked without the need to damage the lock”
While you are away…
A holiday is a time for relaxing and getting away from it all. Unfortunately, one of the things which does not go away is the risk of being targeted by thieves, particularly as most people are less vigilant whilst on holiday.
Having your passport, money or valuables stolen can ruin your holiday, so follow our simple guidelines and make sure you don’t give thieves the chance.
- Make it difficult for pickpockets. Carry your purse or wallet in a fastened inside pocket or bum-bag – never in your back pocket!
- Divide your cash and credit cards so they can be carried in two different places, reducing the risk of having everything stolen.
- Carry your passport only when necessary – otherwise leave it locked in a safety deposit box.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Credit and debit cards are much safer and can be replaced.
- Consider using Travelers Cheques when travelling abroad. Unlike cash, they can be replaced if they are lost or stolen.
- Choose a handbag that can be securely fastened and carry it close to your person.
- Never leave it unattended!
- Be particularly vigilant when using ATM machines or leaving the bank or foreign exchange bureau.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times and keep an eye on your personal belongings. Remember that you are less alert when you are tired!
- Familiarise yourself with your surroundings and take advice from the local tourist information office or your holiday representative about any areas you should avoid.
- Keep a close eye on your personal belongings whilst eating, drinking or making a purchase in a shop.
- Choose a place where your children or other members of your family can be re-united if you become separated. This should be somewhere busy and easily recognisable, like a police station or post office.
- Consider investing in a strong nylon shopping bag in which you can carry all your purchases. Carrier bags from expensive stores or jewellers are more likely to be targeted by thieves and carrying lots of bags may make you more vulnerable.
- Hire a safety deposit box or use the hotel safe and keep money, passports, tickets and valuables in it.
- Don’t leave safety deposit box keys in your room.
- Always lock all doors when you go out and don’t leave balcony doors or other windows open.
Finally, enjoy your holiday!
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