What does this mean? It has come to our attend lately through Social Media & Crime Prevention meetings that criminals are using a code to indicate to fellow criminals which houses in an estate were worth robbing and which were too much trouble. I mentioned this to a friend
Believe it or not – the older persons are less often the victims of crime than many of their younger neighbours. Older persons are, however, subjected to burglary and thefts as frequently as the rest of the population. A lifetime of experience coupled with the ageing process can make older
Theft – The Facts Did you know? Over half of all crimes reported are thefts! One in seven reported thefts are from vehicles! Thieves have a ready market for mobile phone, laptops, GPS Sat Navs and MP3 players! The only thing standing between a thief and property visible in a
Burglary – The Facts Did you know? 60% of burglaries take place between the hours of 8am to 8pm! Thieves will make use of implements found outside your home or in unlocked garden shed! The average burglar can break into your home in less than 3 minutes! Many burglaries occur
Home Security Tips you should read if you live alone There’s nothing like moving into your own place for the first tie and feeling that first sense of independence. For many people this can be an exciting time, but for others it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience.
Burglary Prevention For Going On Holiday Have you taken adequate safety precautions to secure your home and contents stay safe while your away on holidays -Follow our tips below to give yourself peace of mind, and a better chance of enjoying your time away Cancel milk, newspapers and mail deliveries.
Residential Burglar Prevention Our tips below will help you keep your home secure – Ensure that doors are locked and windows shut and securely locked. If your windows are externally beaded then you will need to increase the security. Have the back door locked when answering the front door to
Picture this you arrive home, your house is in a mess you come into your kitchen and find the kitchen window glass removed, you been robbed! Your laptops, cameras, watches, jewellery & cash are all gone. When you calm down you say to yourself nobody was hurt everything can be
Home Insurance policies protect your pocket from the expense of an insurance claim, but they do not do anything to protect your possessions from actually getting robbed or ruined as a result of an incident. In fact insurance is not a preventative measure, it’s simply financial protection from what could
There is many reasons why apartments are targeted for burglaries. Here are a few: Problem: In an apartment setting the residents live among other people. One tenant in a complex may have a propensity for theft and may target units within. When he knows you aren’t home, that’s when he