You’ve invested a great deal of time, energy and money in your business premises, but burglars are cunning and make it their business to gain entry to it. 

•  A well-maintained exterior free of rubbish and graffiti will reduce the likelihood of your business being targeted by criminals. So try to remove any graffiti. If any appears on a nearby wall or structure, call the local council who will send their specialist team.
• Identify areas that may be vulnerable to forced entry and have them made more secure.

Protecting your garden and outbuildings not only keeps bikes and other valuables in your shed safe, but can also stop burglars getting into your home.

• Low front boundary; keep hedges and walls at the front of your house low (under one metre) so burglars have nowhere to hide.
• Secure side gate; keep side gates locked at all times. Open gates mean burglars can easily access your home without being seen by passers-by or neighbours.
• High side and rear boundaries with trellis and spiky defensive planting; keep hedges, walls and fences around your back garden high (over 1.8 metres). Add lightweight trellis to gates and fences and plant some prickly plants to make it harder for burglars to climb over.