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Chris Marshall's Articles in Home Security

  • Home Security Whilst You Are Away
    Most burglaries occur when a property is empty so when you go away, even if just for one night, then it is important to take steps to reduce the risk of your property being burgled.
  • Dealing with Malicious and Abusive Phone Calls
    Some individuals actually get pleasure from making malicious phone calls to other people. These calls can be silent, offensive or malicious but ultimately can cause the call receiver to suffer from anxiety, fear and inconvenience.
  • How to Deal with an Intruder
    Burglaries on properties when the occupiers are in are very rare, however they do happen from time to time, usually at night when the household is expected to be asleep. Despite this being a very rare occurance, you should think about what you would do to protect yourself and your family should you ever find yourself in this situation.
  • Beware of Bogus Callers
    There are around 12,000 cases of "distraction burglarly" committed by bogus callers each year. These type of crimes involve someone simply distracting the homeowner whilst another person breaks in to steal items from the home.
  • Staying Safe at Home
    Burglaries on properties whilst the occupiers are in are very rare as are attacks on people in their own home. However, there are a few simple precautions that you can take to make yourself and your family feel safer.
  • Mark Your Property for Deterence and Recovery
    In only 9% of cases is stolen property returned to its rightful owner. Sometimes this is because burglars will often sell on items quickly and they become untraceable. Other times it is because once articles are recovered by the police it is difficult to find out who they belonged to in the first place.
  • Deter Would Be Burglars with a Good Burglar Alarm
    Installing a burglar alarm needn't be expensive and it can go along way to deterring a would be burlgar.
  • How to Avoid Being Carjacked
    Carjacking is an extremely rare form of vehicle crime in the UK but one that has received a lot of media attention when it does occur. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) state that the risk of carjacking is actually far less than the fear, but advise that drivers should be aware and remain alert.
  • Secure Your Windows and Cut Off a Burglar's Favourite Entry
    According to the police and research, windows are the most popular choice of entry for burglars. Therefore, it makes sense to pay particular attention to windows and their security.
  • How Secure is Your Shed and Garage?
    Sheds and garages are often full of expensive garden tools and machinery, as well as bikes and other similar items. What's more, a burglar may not only steal these items but can use them in order to gain access to the rest of your property.
  • Secure Your Doors to Deny a Burglar an Easy Entrance
    It is estimated that two thirds of burglars gain entrance to properties through doors so therefore it is vital that your external doors are strong and secure.

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