Garden Antiques and Statuary

Expensive garden items irrespective of size and weight (see Garden Inventory)

Easy access and exit for large / heavy items and his / her vehicle

Monitored CCTV systems

Property marking and warning signs thereof

Physically secured items

Gravel paths and steps (difficult to manoeuvre heavy objects)

Garden Inventory
When did you last check the value of your garden?
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Insurance
Are you sure you have the best garden insurance available?
key information that you should be aware of: click here

Crimestoppers
If you have any information about garden crime, call anonymously to:
0800 555 111

You may find the following links useful when researching how to prevent theft from your garden:

Sheds & Outbuildings Security
Walls & Fences Security
Gates & Access
Outdoor Items
Planting Protection

If you have any useful tips/ideas that you would like to share with other gardeners, please contact us.

'DNA' Property Marking
Ensure all your Garden Antiques (together with items of sentimental value) are indelibly marked – preferably, with an invisible Forensic DNA Property Marker. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: 'DNA' property marking

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Deterrent Signs
Display prominent signs warning potential thieves of Dogs, CCTV, Electric Fencing etc AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE:  deterrent signs

• You should never underestimate the capability of the professional thief - size and weight are not necessarily deterrents!
• Do not automatically assume that workers wearing day-glow donkey jackets are on official business. The greater the value of your garden contents, the greater the risk that Tommy T-Leaf will take. Be vigilant. If in doubt call the Police or notify Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 
• Make sure that your property never looks uninhabited. If neighbours are on holiday, be vigilant on their behalf.
• To safeguard expensive garden items it is even more important that consideration is given to the overall recommendations outlined in:
  Walls & Fences
  Gates & Access
• Try to ensure that valuable items are not easily visible to the casual passer-by
• Wherever possible, use a fixing technique to secure valuable items. These can vary depending upon the item and the location. For example:-
  
  a) Permanent Items, such as Troughs, Birdbaths, Sundials Statuary etc. should be fixed on a solid base using a strong adhesive, such as epoxy patching mortar – available at most builders merchants.
  
  b) Moveable items, such as Benches, Barbecues, Garden Furniture
  etc should (when not in use), be chained to permanent ground anchors Buy NOW from Screwfix Direct.
• Asset Tags which may be suitable for protecting certain items, especially when the tags can be installed unobtrusively.
• Consider installing a Garden Security CCTV system preferably with Object Removal capability and remote monitoring capability. Contact us for details.