Gates and Access

Properties without gates

Gates which are easily climbable

Gates which can be lifted off their hinges

Unrestricted / unchallenged access to the property

Working unobserved

Restricted access

Access control systems

Motion activated lighting

Well lit paths and driveways

Walking or working on gravel

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Crimestoppers
If you have any information about garden crime, call anonymously to:
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You may find the following links useful when researching how to prevent theft from your garden:

Sheds & Outbuildings Security
Walls & Fences Security
Outdoor Items
Garden Antiques & Statuary
Planting Protection

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

Thief Proof Bolts
The Neulock secure bolt lock is designed to combat bolt croppers, hacksaws, drills and crowbars, as well as being pick-resistant AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: Neulock secure bolt lock

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Security Bollards
To protect garage doors, caravans, boats etc. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE::   security bollards

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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

• Fit high quality timber or metal gates to all entrances: AVAILABLE NOW from the Prestige Gates web site:  prestige gates
• Fit hinge caps to all gates to prevent them being removed.
• For gates without locks, fit a British or European standard padlock and chain: Screwfix Direct
• Consider the installation of an electronic access control system, which can be integrated with single / double gates, barriers, courtesy / tradesmen's doors, and remote access points
• Install motion-activated lighting at all access points, paths and driveways.  BUY NOW from B & Q's selection of motion activated lighting.
  
• Low level dusk to dawn lighting. BUY NOW from B & Q's selection of energy saving outdoor lights.
• Laying gravel on paths and drives will provide an early warning of unwanted visitors.
• Consider installing Electronic and motorised gates: AVAILABLE NOW from the Prestige Gates web site: prestige gates
• Install Automatic Bollards to restrict entry to authorised vehicles only: AVAILABLE NOW from the ATG web site: ATG automatic bollards
• For the more sophisticated system, consider Electronic Number Plate Recognition linked to an access control system.