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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 »
Shoplifting is a real problem for the retail industry. In the West Midlands 5,534 incidents were reported in the first three months of 2023 alone, a trend that has increased as the cost of living crisis bites hard. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that in 2022, there were over 8 million instances of shoplifting… Read more »
If your spring clean hasn’t extended into the garage yet then your next phase is to tackle this space, which often becomes a dumping ground for old furniture, garden equipment, beach stuff, fitness equipment and all those things that might come in useful one day. Lots of people with garages start off thinking they’ll keep… Read more »
It’s at the top of everyone’s fear list – you’re witnessing a burglary taking place next door, somewhere else on your street or even in your own home. When confronted with a crime in progress we often don’t know what to do, and the adrenaline can cause us to make bad decisions. It’s easy to… Read more »
With the care sector stretched thinly and the price of these services rising in line with the cost of living, many people are choosing to provide care and support to elderly or infirm relatives themselves due to the costs involved. For some people, providing care themselves is a tradition, while other people prefer to move… Read more »
Doorstep piracy may be an American term, but the problem is global. Parcels are being stolen from doorsteps and porches across the country and while some couriers are taking measures, these are designed to protect them from claims. Having a picture of your parcel on your doorstep only proves that is has been delivered, it… Read more »
Putting your house on the market can be an exciting time, yet one which also involves a lot of stress. In this article we’ll discuss how security products can help keep your valuables and your home safe, and what to do about your existing security products when you leave. Firstly, you’ll need a good relationship… Read more »
Online retailing has boomed during the pandemic because it’s a contact-free way of buying items without leaving home to do so. The convenience is clear, but there is a pitfall of purchasing items online, and that’s the “porch pirate”. The term comes from America, where theft of packages from outside people’s homes has significantly increased,… Read more »
The data released by The Home Office for crimes against businesses in 2018 make for interesting reading. The statistics are split across different business areas, including retail and wholesale, accommodation and hospitality, and agriculture, forestry and fishing. As you might expect, each sector experiences different types of crime, but one which affects all businesses is… Read more »
Your shed has probably been one of the places you’ve been glad to spend some time during lockdown. Every shed needs a tidy up now and then, and you’ll uncover all sorts of things you thought you’d lost or thrown away. It’s also a place for storage, a workshop set up and even for laundry… Read more »