Garden and Shed Secure?

Hi Resident

Are your garden and shed secure?

Here are some basic tips for you to follow to make your garden and shed as secure as possible.

Garden

Put gravel on paths and driveways to alert you to someone approaching.

Fix a wooden trellis to the top of fences as if climbed, it will break, creating noise and attracting attention.

Ensure gates at the side or back of the house are kept locked with a good quality bolt and padlock.

Do not leave ladders lying around.

Install security lights to illuminate your garden.

Keep shrubs, hedges and large plants cut back.

The planting of a prickly hedge, such as a firethorn, climbing rose or hawthorn, against existing fencing will act as a powerful deterrent.

Speak to your local garden centre about plants which provide natural protection.

Shed Security.

Lock sheds with a padlock or mortice deadlock as they often contain tools suitable for breaking into your home.

Check to see if your shed has sustained any damage after the winter months which may access easy for a burglar.

If your shed has windows, consider putting net or curtains up.

Consider installing a battery-operated shed alarm.

Chain cycles, mowers, ladders and tool together inside the shed.

Consider having lockable steel boxes fitted to the floor of your shed to store tools in.

Permanently mark your shed contents with your postcode.

Message Sent By
Stephen O'loughlin
(West Midlands Police - Wolverhampton, PCSO, Wolverhampton - Wednesfield & Heath Town)