Vehicle Security Each year, on average in Ireland over 10,000 vehicles are stolen. Most are recovered, albeit damaged in many cases, but some are never recovered. A similar figure applies to theft from vehicles. Here are some tips to keep your cars/vans safe:- Parking in Public Areas Ensure all windows are
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
Home Security Lighting It is widely accepted that appropriate lighting can help to reduce crime and act as an effective deterrent to burglars. Appropriate lighting will help to make your home more visible to neighbours and passers-by; thereby increasing the likelihood of discovering unwanted intruders and trespassers. Lighting also helps
Crime On The Rise Both rural and urban areas are witnessing a big hike in recorded crime. According to a report published recently in the past 12 months the number of recorded burglaries nationwide has shot up. Crimes have also increased markedly. According to the latest CSO statistics they found in
Support For Victims Of Crime We are all aware that crime is happening all around us on a daily basis, most of us do not often directly experience the effects of crime in our lives. When we do it can be a shocking experience. Crime Victims helpline is a support
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
When it comes to breaking into your home, doors are the preferred point of entry for most thieves. Old wooden frame doors are attractive to burglars because they can easily pry them open with little force. Sliding glass doors are susceptible because they can be easily be shattered or lifted
Myth: My neighbourhood is nice, calm and safe. I will never be the victim of a home burglary or break in Truth: Burglaries can happen any time, any place and in any neighbourhood. Did you know that over half of all burglaries happen during daylight hours? Myth: My neighbours
Notes from a burglar’s diary: I don’t see any signs saying “Home Security System” on your home. Your front door is mostly glass and you sometimes leave the doors unlocked. I see you go to bed around 10 – 10.30pm. Most of your lights are off by nine. You rarely
How or why does a burglar decide on the location of his next home to break into? Will it be your house or your neighbours house and why? A recent interview of a suspect resulted in some valuable information and may possibly help you from becoming the next victim of