Here's some useful information sent to me by our crime reduction friend in Essex Police; Stephen Armson-Smith He's circulated the information, because there's a current problem in the area he works - the Braintree and Uttlesford districts. However, vehicle crime is an ever and present problem…

Just heard about a good idea on BBC Radio London where Vanessa Feltz was interviewing a moped theft victim, Hira Virdee. Hira recently had his phone snatched by a moped rider/pillion whilst in central London, but due to the fact that the riders were covering their faces and the registration of the…

As part of the Home Security Survey on this website I ask respondents to let me know where they keep their valuable stuff; things like cash, jewellery, passports etc. and this is what they've said: I keep my cash and or valuable jewellery and documents........ In a safe certified to a security…

Evidence is emerging that the police budget cut-backs are taking their toll on the police provision of crime prevention advice.

Since launching my website in 2012 I’ve been asking Home Security Survey respondents* to rate the helpfulness of police in respect to offering crime…

Judging by the high volume of news stories about shed burglary and the latest crime statistics it seems that those of us with sheds need to do more to knock this problem on the head. The home security survey application on my website is still showing the bad news: In answer to the question…

Some birdie told me that lots of you are going on holiday this month. Have you thought about your home security arrangements? Have you thought about your personal security whilst abroad? You'll be pleased to know then that there's a lot of guidance on this website and I've listed the pages…