I am always fascinated by the seasonal interest people show in my website. Right about now between five and ten people a day will be completing our Home Security Survey. I reckon they're doing it for two main reasons. The first is obvious and that's our innate fear of the dark; something left…

Are you buying a bike for someone this Xmas?  Don’t forget to mark and register it, buy locks to go with it and make sure there is somewhere at home where it can be locked away securely. Find out more at  Continue reading…

You’d be surprised at how many risks are associated with cash machines (ATMs). You can use them safely, but always be aware of who’s around you and look out for things that have been attached to them. To find out more take a look at  Continue reading…

Thieves will be out and about this month stealing newly bought presents from people’s cars.  Nearly all the victims will be those who have left shopping bags on view on the car seats. If you have to leave stuff in the car put it in the boot (or trunk). Find out more at this…

Think carefully before you park your car during the build-up to Xmas. If you live in the UK park in a car park that displays the ParkMark logo. Find out where these are (there are many hundreds) by visiting the website of The Safer…

There are 24 days left to shop for Xmas presents as I write this tip, so let’s do everything we can to avoid becoming a victim of crime whilst shopping:  Follow the link Christmas Shopping…