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Trick or treating offers perfect cover for burglars If you read this blog regularly you will know that this time of year, when the clocks go back and darker nights...

Our daily security tips for National Home Security Month Over the last month we have shared a range of advice about home security including a tip every day which we've...

Spiders so big they’re triggering alarms Have you experienced any odd occasions where your alarm has been triggered for no apparent reason? Your panel may identify which sensor has been...

Burglars can’t scare you if you’re doing all you can to protect your home Our last blog in the National Home Security Month (NHSM17) series was based around securing your...

Campaign tackles high student burglary rate in Leeds The charity Crimestoppers has teamed up with students from Leeds University to create a series of visual messages to raise awareness of...

Keeping your outdoor areas secure once the dark nights come The nights are drawing in, telling us that winter is on its way. Unfortunately, dark nights also bring with them...

Police target sneak-in thieves in Wakefield West Yorkshire Police has a number of initiatives underway in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford as part of a ‘bust-a-burglar’ op to catch and deter...

Getting to grips with smart security and all it can offer Most people are familiar with the term ‘smart security’ now – using technology to enhance your security and maintain...

Taking care of the entry points in your home Your locks are the first line of defence against a break in but would you believe that 48% of people often...

Making home security child’s play National Home Security Week (NHSM) is here again, celebrating its 5th year. This is a national campaign that takes place throughout October every year to...

The 8 things you should never have on show When selecting a house to rob, burglars will almost always have a good nosy around first which includes looking through the...

Including dirty dishes and fake social media posts Yale has just conducted a survey to find out people's best hacks for making burglars think they're home when they're actually away...