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Hi Resident If you find this information helpful please “rate” this message at the bottom (very quick and simple). Many people take a great deal of trouble securing their home and property while at the same time leaving valuable garden tools and cycles in a shed that is either unlocked or not maintained. Garden crime is now becoming more and more common. Tools such as lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, power tools and bikes are expensive items to replace and may incur the victim extra insurance premiums. This can also be an open invitation for thieves to use garden implements to break into their house or car. Advice for the public Place all tools and garden equipment in locked sheds and garages.Secure more expensive items, e.g. mowers, bikes to an anchor point within the shed or garage.Mark all items with postcode and record serial numbers. e.g. UV pens or forensic marking kits. Register the details for free on www.immobilise.comTake photographs of items such as statues and garden furniture if they are unusual, for easy identification at a later date.Shed alarms or a wireless alarm can be a useful deterrent. Alarms can send an alert to your phone or email. Keep the structure in good repair.Consider covering windows with curtains to obscure the view of the contents.Consider external lighting.Ensure the garden fences are in good repair between neighbours to prevent unlawful access.Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.In addition to the above the following tips are also useful for allotment members: Display weatherproof signage warning criminals that property on the site is marked and traceable.Consider setting up an Allotment Association.If at all possible valuable property should not be stored in allotment sheds and stores due to their remote area that are not often overlooked. | 
