With over 77,000 bikes stolen across the UK last year and the value of some models reaching into the thousands, bike theft has become a lucrative avenue for many criminals. For Gwent Police, it became a priority to apprehend those responsible, seize and return the stolen assets and disrupt crime rings operating in their county.  

Despite more than half of people (56%) believing that ‘more needs to be done’ to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in their community, just one-in-fifty (2%) fully understand their rights to challenge the problem, according to a new YouGov survey.

Market leader in the design, fabrication and installation of secure cycle stands, shelters, compounds and cycle hubs Lockit-Safe is one of the latest companies to join the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD).

Architects and Town Planners can request a RIBA Approved professional development session on crime prevention and designing out crime from Secured by Design, the UK Police Service’s Flagship Crime Prevention Initiative.

The government announced a reform of red diesel and other rebated biofuels during the Budget in 2020, resulting in the removal of the entitlement to use red diesel from most sectors, except for agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fish farming, rail and non-commercial heating, with effect from 1st April 2022.

Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, have a handy guide for Construction Site Security, which provides advice on how to secure a site from the very start to the end of construction.

Following the increase in dog theft during the COVID lockdowns, Gloucestershire Police approached Cellmark Forensic Services looking for a fool-proof method of identifying recovered stolen dogs. They also wanted a new way to help owners reduce the risk of dog theft.

As we enjoy the sunny weather this summer, we look at some simple steps that you can take to keep your garden safe and secure and help to deter opportunistic burglars and protect a home.

Kenny McHugh, the National Manager for the official police security initiative Secured by Design, looks at some simple steps that you can take to keep your home safe.

Specialist uPVC and composite door supplier, Vista Panels have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD), achieving Police Preferred Specification (PPS) on an impressive range of their best-selling doors, locks and hardware.