Hi Everyone,
Across the city there have been incidents of thieves investigating sheds, garages and gardens, sometimes resulting in thefts.
Please can I ask you to check the security of your property, of course feel free to pass on this information to friends and family.
The following tips will help you to review your shed / garage / garden security.
Fit good quality locks to the shed / garage doors, a British Standard 3621 mortice or closed shackle padlock, fitted using coach bolts or anti tamper screws, which can also be used on the door hinges.
Fit a grill, adhesive frosting or put a curtain over any windows.
Fit an audible shed alarm / or link into main house alarm system.
Consider forensic property marking e.g. www.bikeregister.com
A garage defender could be fitted to deter / prevent access via the main garage doors.
Any door directly connecting the garage and house should be of external door quality and kept locked / alarmed.
At the front of properties hedges or trees should be cut back so as not to provide cover for thieves.
Clear your garden all of debris, rubble and tools that could be used to force entry.
Install security lighting to illuminate your garden / driveway.
Increase the height of your rear fence or wall with a trellis, which provides support for climbing plants further deterring thieves.
If purchasing security products look for items certified by Sold Secure or Secured by Design.
Use ground anchors or shed shackles (fitted as per the manufactures instructions) to secure bikes and equipment via chains and padlocks.
Make sure side gates are kept locked
Consider installing Prikka strip / pigeon spikes or growing spiking plants to deter climbing over side fences
Cycles / Motorbike / Car Security
If you are storing cycle or motorbikes, please consider locks, chains and ground anchors that are Sold Secure certified for Powered Cycles (formerly Motorcycle) Diamond – these products have been tested against angle grinders.
Sold Secure Approved Product Search – Sold Secure – Security…
Do not leave car keys easily accessible behind doors / on tables – especially if you a keyless entry vehicle, use a Faraday pouch to reply theft.
Additional information can be found in the attached leaflets or
Your home – Police Scotland
www.soldsecure.com
www.securedbydesign.com
Or contact – www.Edinburghpreventandintervent@scotland.police.uk
Regards
PC Campbell
