We’ve been saddened to hear about the recent spate of burglaries in Lancaster – home to our headquarters – in both commercial property and homes across the city.

Police have urged shop staff to take extra care and stay alert after shops, including hair salons and small restaurants, have been targeted. Managers have been reminded to ensure their premises are properly secured and to consider taking high value stock and cash from tills from the property as a precaution.

The force have also warned homeowners to be vigilant after a number of burglaries in the Aldcliffe area of the city have been reported. All burglars accessed the houses via the windows before stealing property.

This wave of break-ins has prompted us to share some advice from Police.uk on how to keep your property secure, including tips on locking doors, windows and gates, keeping property from view, and installing visual deterrents such as alarms and lighting:

https://www.police.uk/crime-prevention-advice/burglary/

According to the Police, homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures in place. With this in mind, we wanted to share with you some of our products that could be installed if you’re looking for extra protection to keep out any would be intruders:

Commercial Shutters

Perfect for protecting shop fronts, we have a range of continental and traditional style made to measure SeceuroShield steel shutters to choose from. Available for both internal and external installation, the shutters can be fully integrated into your premises with a choice of colour options and manual or electric operation, with its additional security measure of remote control.

Our Range of Commercial Shutters

We also offer shutters for use on the home too, to provide peace of mind without compromising on style: Our Range of Domestic Shutters

Gate & Window Systems

Ideal for business or home use, we have a variety of gate or window systems to provide extra protection whilst still allowing light into the property. Both our X and S lattice SeceuroShield security gates and Xpanda trackless gate system, which is suitable for almost any size or shape opening, can be folded neatly to one side for maximum visibility. We also offer fixed or removable SeceuroShield window bars for medium security, which feature anti-cut steel bars to protect susceptible window openings.

Our Range of Gate Window Systems

Garage doors

If your garage door is looking worse for wear or isn’t working properly, this could be a target for burglars. This is particularly important if your garage is attached to your house and an internal door leads to your home. We have a wide variety of garage doors, from space saving roller doors to stylish sectional and Vertico garage doors, to choose from that could help protect your property.

Our Range of Garage Doors

We hope that these tips and product advice help you make some improvements to your home or business security. If you’re not sure of what’s the best security product for your needs, give us a call on 01524 771578 or email us at [email protected] and we can advise you.

Read more on the recent spate of burglaries here:

http://www.inthebay.co.uk/Lancaster-Police-warn-of-commercial-burglary-spate-99b4c8dc-0668-4252-96c4-7407e39ce9df-ds

http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/news/crime/warning-after-string-of-burglaries-in-lancaster-1-8348230