Secure your Shed & Garage

Brighton & Hove Police

Secure your shed and garage

We urge all residents to keep their sheds and garages locked at all times, especially when not in use. They often contain valuable tools, bikes, or gardening equipment that are attractive targets for thieves.

Crime Prevention Tips:

• Use robust padlocks or deadlocks on doors, consider a surface mounted garage door lock. Fit an alarm system or motion sensor lighting

• Keep expensive items secured inside using lockable cabinets, ground anchors, or chains.

• Avoid leaving tools or ladders outside - they can be used to gain access to your property.

• Mark valuable items with your postcode using a UV pen or property marking system. DNA marking kits can be collected from Hastings or Battle Police stations free of charge.

• Register valuable equipment at https://orlo.uk/frOf1 to help police return stolen items if recovered.

Let’s work together to make our sheds and garages as difficult to access and unattractive to criminals as possible.