Gardien, the Uk's No1 Garden security experts, are asking every householder in the UK to go outside after breakfast to look at their shed and ask themselves a simple question "Could I break in there easily?" If the answer is Yes then help is at hand from Gardien, who today launched their national SHEDSECURE campaign.
Gardien M.D.Bill Seddon says, "Burglary is soaring at its highest level for seven years and set to go higher still with the effects of the credit crunch and unemployment spreading like wildfire. Recently Thames Valley Police reckoned that there had been an increase of 22 per cent in non-dwelling burglaries from garden sheds and garages where tools and bikes were the main target. Our experience has taught us that the garden shed has always provided easy pickings for the opportunist and persisent offender, often returning time and time again to target the same area where the attitude to garden security is complacent. We are confident that with the support of all gardeners we can significantly reduce this annual and persistent crime and also reduce the likelihood of house burglary where tools from the shed are often used to gain access to the home".
Gardien was established over two years ago and is already recognised as the UK's leading authourity on garden crime. With its national network of members connected through their monthly Newsletter and with links to major Police Forces, Crime Prevention and Community Safety practitioners across the country it also boasts among its team nationally recognised experts in their field.
Bill Seddon again "There is a real opportunity for everyone across the country to make a difference and impact upon neighbourhood crime levels by making 2009 the year we see a significant reduction in shed crime. The cost of a good quality shed or securing an existing shed adequately is low compared to losing the contents, the average of which has been estimated to be in excess of £1300. It also makes good sense for a few pounds to ensure all your property is properly marked to act as a preventative measure and aid recovery. How many postcoded tools do you see at a Car boot sale? - not many".
Gardien offers a free inventory on its website which can easily be downloaded to create a useful record of your contents and a valuation to ensure that you are also adequately insured. Sold Secure accredited security products are also available from the site for immediate delivery nationally.
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For further information contact Bill Seddon on 0161 928 0854
Or email bill@garden-security.co.uk