When we talk about the crime landscape we mean the big picture of crime types, rates and what this means for residents and business owners, but the term “landscape” has other relevancies to burglary. We have spoken before about how landscaping can be a form of security protection for your home, but we also want… Read more »
Spring Into Safety
Every season comes with particular tasks that need attention around the home. Spring is traditionally the time for a deep clean, and attending to issues we noticed over the Christmas break, but couldn’t address in the dark cold months of winter. As we emerge into the lighter days of the year, what else should we… Read more »
What is Operation Fearless?
Always dedicated to public order and safety, the latest initiative from our local West Midlands Police Force (WMP) is Operation Fearless. The name says it all really; this campaign is designed to reduce the feeling of fear that some people have when out and about, due to the crimes happening on high streets and residential… Read more »
Halloween Home Security
Halloween sees a spike in crime rates; online statistics vary between 17% in the UK, and 60% in the US, where the event is a much bigger celebration and often involves a lot of house parties that will contribute to these numbers. Even a rise of 17% is a worry, and much of this crime… Read more »
Home Sweet Home This October
October is Home Security Month, and time for a quick audit of your home security measures. Your first ports of call are the entry points to your property, and for most of us this means doors and windows. Windows should be lockable and kept closed as a matter of course. Upper floor windows can be… Read more »
Vehicle Crime – Trends And Prevention
We know that vehicle crime in the West Midlands is experiencing a downward trend thanks to a special focus on chop shops and the organised gangs who run them, but the rest of the country is experiencing a rise. In 2023, a car was stolen every 8 minutes in the UK, and there’s a definite… Read more »
A Busy Life Needs A Hard Working Home
At every juncture in history where technological advancements have happened rapidly, society has thought that humans will end up having more leisure time as more things become done by machine. It’s a stance that doesn’t always work out in reality, with many of us busier than ever before trying to keep up with the demands… Read more »
Be Safe And Secure On Holiday
When you’re on holiday, the last thing you want to be worrying about is security. That’s why it is important to have your home and personal security arrangements sorted before you go away. We’ll start with the obvious: ensure all doors and windows are locked, and the keys kept somewhere that’s not visible from the… Read more »
Take A Virtual Tour Of A Burgled Home
West Midlands Police have created an interactive tool for homeowners wanting to learn more about burglary, and what happens during one. If you’ve never been the victim of a burglary it can be hard to imagine what it’s really like, especially when your information comes from TV dramas where everything is ‘bigger and badder’ for… Read more »
Home Security For Renters
More and more people are locked into renting for longer as house prices rise and the amount needed for a deposit gets further out of reach for lots of people. Home ownership isn’t a complete pipe dream, however, as parental shared mortgages and part ownership schemes can provide a help onto the first rung that… Read more »