SBD News

Enjoy Bike Week - and Stay One Step Ahead of Bike Crime
Bike week 2025 takes place across the UK between the 9 – 15th June to celebrate and promote cycling. It’s also the perfect time to remind cyclists and bike lovers of the steps they can take to help protect their two wheels from theft - not just during this week but all year around.

Watchdog Secure Locks join SBD
Watchdog Secure Locks is proud to announce its official membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the UK police initiative dedicated to improving the security of buildings and reducing crime.

Waltham Connect receives ATLAS award for secure, design-led approach
A major new business park in Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been recognised with a Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS Award for Commercial Development, following its successful delivery of a safe, secure and high-quality industrial environment.

Free RIBA Approved CPD for Architects, Planners & Developers, June 2025
The Police Crime Prevention Academy are running a free RIBA Approved CPD session on Secured by Design in June 2025.

Youngs Doors Joins Secured by Design, Strengthening Their Commitment to Safety
Fire door specialists, Youngs Doors, has joined Secured by Design, the official national police security initiative.

The Annexe Plus E - a new tough bike security storage solution from Asgard
Asgard Secure Steel Storage is raising the bar once again with the launch of the Annexe Plus E, a next-generation, all-metal bike security solution designed to meet the rising demand for secure bike solutions, whether it's for a road bike, mountain bike or e-bike.

ATLAS commendation for Designing out Crime Officer in South London
At this year’s ATLAS Awards Mark Headley, the Designing out Crime Officer (DOCO) at the Met Police, was awarded a commendation for his work and services to crime prevention.

JNE Security Secures GMCA-GMP Crime Reduction Contract
JNE Security Ltd, specialists in crime prevention products, has been awarded a key contract under the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) procurement Framework to supply ‘Crime Reduction Products’.

LITELOK survey shows half of cyclists hit by bike crime
Secured by Design member company, LITELOK, have once again shown their commitment to research and crime prevention.

Sheerline Wins Best Technical Innovation at GGP Installer Awards for the Third Time
Sheerline’s Prestige Reverse Butt Joint has been named Best Technical Innovation at the GGP Installer Awards.

Woman catches stalker with SmartWater spray
A stalker was caught after a woman sprayed a traceable liquid on him.
