With so much information available in the media offering tips and advice on how we can reduce the risk of crime on our property, it’s no wonder we are so vigilant when it comes to making sure the main exit doors are locked and secure when we go out during the day and at night.
But our preoccupation with securing the front and back doors means we often forget to think about other areas around our properties that are just as vulnerable. For example, sometimes valuables in our gardens are more at risk than the contents of our house. This is because many of us don’t consider locking our garden gates (especially if we live in a rural area), making our gardens an easy target.
Sheds, garages, summerhouses, home offices and other outbuildings are attractive targets for opportunist thieves due to the value of their contents. Securing these areas with…
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