As we move into the summer months reports of burglaries to sheds tend to increase. A lot of these burglaries can be prevented by taking some simple security measures. Thames Valley Police is asking residents to take a moment to make sure their sheds and outbuildings are secure and help prevent these crimes in your area:-
- Make sure your sheds, outbuildings and garages are locked when not in use, by using strong padlocks.
- Consider fitting bars or locks to the windows. Use anti-tamper screws, to prevent doors being removed.
- Use a battery or mains operated shed alarm, which can be bought from most DIY stores or garden centres.
- Consider using a strong box, anchored to the floor, to store smaller tools and lock bigger items, such as lawn mowers, bicycles etc. to each other, or to the shed.
- Mark all your tools and equipment with your postcode, or you can purchase property marking kits, which uniquely identify property as being owned by you (further details on our website ).
- Make sure that anyone acting suspiciously is reported immediately to the police. Where possible get a description of them, along with details of any vehicle they are using.
