As our previous post identified, not all businesses that you deal with think that your time is valuable. At GuardHome we certainly do! How would you know this? Quite simply, it is written into our company charter that we will always give you a specific date and time for any appointments that we make with… Continue reading Do you value your time?
Category: Burglaries
Who is coming onto your premises?
Someone who wants to steal from your premises may first want to check out how good your security is. One way they may do that is to visit your premises to observe and check what you are doing to protect yourself. Is everyone entering your premises (both outside spaces and inside) there for legitimate reasons… Continue reading Who is coming onto your premises?
Car theft and prevention
Just a few years ago most car locks were very poor and it was easy for thieves to gain access and drive them away or steal the contents. All that changed with the rise in vehicle crime and now almost all new cars have locking systems that are very secure and it is difficult to… Continue reading Car theft and prevention
Daytime burglaries
Many people assume that the high risk time for home burglaries is the middle of the night and of course some burglaries do take place then but there tend to be more burglaries during the day. Why is this? Well, if you think about it, that is when more homes are left unoccupied. Burglars can… Continue reading Daytime burglaries
Reasonable Force?
This week, at their party conference, the Conservative party announced that they were going to change the law to be more sympathetic to individuals who use force to defend their homes, families and possessions against burglars. This is to be welcomed as it takes away the uncertainty that might otherwise occur if one is confronted… Continue reading Reasonable Force?
Senior judge told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault
This story, about a senior judge who told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault, has been widely reported. This link takes you to the full story. What the story shows yet again is the terrible stress and tauma associated with being burgled. One of the best ways to reduce your chances of… Continue reading Senior judge told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault
What’s the true cost of an alarm?
Nobody likes hidden extras and extra expense so at GuardHome we make a point of being very up-front about what it will cost to own one of our alarms and we also don’t have hidden extra costs or other nasty surprises. Unfortunately, that cannot be said for some other suppliers so let’s just highlight the… Continue reading What’s the true cost of an alarm?
What do the latest crime statistics mean?
Certain types of crime, like burglaries, are definiately going up but what do the figures mean and can they be trusted? For a simple explanation about crime statistsics see this explanation from Crime Stoppers. What do the figure mean to you? In one sense the figures tell you your chance of being a victim if… Continue reading What do the latest crime statistics mean?
Official Top Tips to Prevent Burglaries
Sound advice on avoiding burglaries is fairly universal and the measure are largely based on common sense. Can you apply all these to your home? Click here for the top tips
