Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure

Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes - often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike or lawnmower. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house.

- Take a look at your shed and consider how someone could break in. It’s worth having a good padlock on the door with no exposed screws. Pay attention to hinges, as these are sometimes easily removable. If you have windows then these could be vulnerable unless they’re secured with wire mesh or grills. And keep it locked at all times.

- Consider a battery-operated shed alarm. They look low key but they respond to movement or door contact with an extremely loud siren.

- Lock items inside your shed for example tools in a secure box.

For more crime prevention advice visit - https://www.cheshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/