SHEDUCATION

Burglary of Garden sheds and garages and the theft of cycles is a common crime across the UK

Take these simple precautions to keep your outbuildings safe:

Secure the access to your shed by locking gates and growing thorny bushes next to walls and fences
Have you visibly marked the contents of your shed?
External security lighting activated by movement is a useful deterrent
Doors of sheds require good security. Use strong pad bars and close shackle padlocks
Use coach bolts or non-return screws to secure door hinges, hasp and staples
Chain lawnmowers, strimmers, tools, ladders, cycles and other items to a strong anchorage point
Alarms are available for sheds and can be a great way of detering thieves.
Together we'll crack crime. Find out more about local policing in your area.
Exactly what insurance cover do you have? Check that your policy covers theft from your garden or shed
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