During this time of the year, we receive a high number of reports around allotment and shed related crime. Here are a few precautions you can take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this crime.
- Make sure your shed is positioned in a visible and well-lit area so that someone can spot any suspicious behaviour.
- Keep your shed in good condition so if anyone has broken in or attempted to, you can spot it sooner and report it.
- You should use high-quality doors, hinges and locks to prevent criminals from getting onto your property.
- Visibly mark property and record the serial numbers for free on immobilise.com, the national property register. This process will help when you are looking to recover stolen goods.
- Regularly check fencing and equipment protecting your property to check if it is in good condition and repair or replace it as soon as you spot some damage.
- We recommend that the barrier gate around the land is at least two metres high with no gaps.
- Be sure to remove any obstacles that may help criminals from getting on your property i.e.: boxes, bins or machinery that can be climbed on.
- Clearly display signage that you have marked your property and/or that you have CCTV surveillance. This acts as an active deterrent against thieves.
