Few small businesses are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year, never closing and are hence are always manned and less likely to be attacked by an intruder or vandal. But for the vast majority of firms, they do close their doors, both at night, at weekends and during holiday…
Vandalism poses a grave threat to businesses across the United Kingdom, causing physical damage, financial distress, and reputational harm, not to mention the costs of putting things right. From public buildings to private properties, no establishment is immune to the malicious acts of vandals. However, with the right risk management strategies and proactive security measures…
Recent events throughout the UK have caused many a business owner to ask the question ‘How can I protect my premises and staff’ when the threat of a riot raises its ugly head. There is little doubt that during social upheaval and civil unrest, businesses face heightened risks that can jeopardize their operations, assets, and,…
Whilst you may not have heard of the theory of crime displacement, you could well be using something as simple as a ‘Beware of the Dog’ sign (when you don’t have a dog) with the idea of getting that burglar who was eyeing up your home to move on to less risky pastures. Of course…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the threat of theft looms large, fuelled by organized criminals, opportunistic gangs, the cost of living crisis, and sometimes, even internal actors. Thus, theft prevention has become a critical concern for many businesses, it becoming increasingly neccessary to proactively guard their physical and digital assets against unauthorized access and…
All the signs are that they will. Nick Zapolski, founder of ChooseMyCar.com has said the theft of petrol and diesel is likely to “go through the roof” as prices rise. Not that they have ever been low. For example in 2018, £1.1million of fuel was stolen from the London area alone, with the true total…
There are an increasing number of experts who believe that thefts from retail premises will rise as the cost of living, especially fuel, rises, people being driven to commit crime in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. Whilst, of course, poverty is not the only reason people steal, when families become unable to heat…
15th July 2019 Police received a report of burglary and tool theft as a property in the Gorsley area of Gloucestershire was broken into during the night. Anyone with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0154s 150719. The Ross-on-Wye Neighbourhood Watch Group encourage people in the…
