Leading Locksmiths would like to offer advice on Summer security for your home. We will cover the key elements to securing your home for the Summer period. However, should you feel that you would like further advice on home security then please do not hesitate to contact us on 0208 977 4886. Secure Your Shed […]
The Metropolitan Police have released the latest figures for crime rates over the last 12 months. The statistics cover the period from March 2014 to March 2015 for the Richmond upon Thames area. In the vast majority of cases, crime rates have fallen including that of burglary. However in the case of ‘violence against the […]
The Independent reported yesterday on a burglary that took place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The crime took place at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company within central London’s jewellery quarter. This is the third significant crime to occur in the area. In 2003 an estimated £1.5 million of cash valuables and jewellery were taken […]
The Crime Prevention Website have recently reported on the importance of Communal door security. Particularly if you live in an area where the buildings are of an older style architecture and the building listing status makes adaptations for security more difficult. Leading Locksmiths would like to offer some advice on securing older and in particular […]
Last month Money Supermarket released their annual figures for burglary occurrences within different postcode areas. The data is based on claims for the two years to 30th November 2014 and over 2.6 million quotes were analysed to determine the final figures. Of the top ten areas with the highest number of burglary claims, seven were within the Greater London area. Parts […]
Why are you getting a new key? When considering purchasing a new lock it is worth considering a few points to avoid a costly mistake or worst still, leave your home and/or place of business vulnerable to unwanted visitors. It is always good practice to have new locks fitted to your private and/or business premises, every […]
Leading Locksmiths would like to offer some helpful security tips for your home and/or business premises where applicable. Fit British Insurance Approved Locks. Having the correct locks fitted to all access doors not only enables more secure entry/exit points but could even save you money on your insurance premiums! Leading Locksmiths are able to supply and […]
Leading locksmiths would like to offer some safety advice for the festivities due to take place this weekend. Whilst many people will enjoy the custom of ‘trick or treating’ and the like, other elderly and vulnerable members of society will not be at all excited about the forthcoming events. Many will be extremely worried about […]
October is National Home Security Month and each week certain areas of home security have been looked at. Leading Locksmiths have been giving an overview of the useful tips from the site to make individuals more aware of home security in general. Each week has had a different theme to it and this, the final […]
The National Home Security Month (NHSM) scheme is this week concentrating on ‘Outdoor Security’. With darker evenings and therefore longer nights the NHSM site is encouraging residents to take extra security measures in and around their homes. Sheds and garages are at risk but there are things you can do to make these out buildings […]
