Unfortunately Islam is the most misunderstood religion and the aftermath of the Lee Rigby attack in London in May was an anti-Muslim backlash across the UK. Exactly 20 days after the occurrence, it was corroborated by a senior Metropolitan Police Officer that Islamophobic incidents had increased by eight-fold following the British soldier’s death. The victims […]

Crime is omnipresent in the UK-neither home owners nor business owners are exempted from being victims of opportunistic and cunning criminals, especially burglars. In fact, an estimated 20% of all recorded crime in the UK represents offences against businesses. Investing in security measures means improving the safety of your property, and minimising risks of being […]

1 in 10 students become victims of crime in Manchester, or 1 in 3 students in London. In fact, there is not enough awareness about safety and security in the UK as compared to the US, for instance. Yet it is high time that students are concerned with this matter to avoid being one of […]

  Since everyone deserves a vacation, it is equally necessary to have a safe vacation! While you are way recharging your batteries, criminals are actually and unfortunately most active then. In fact, a majority of burglars target houses while they are unoccupied, as they obviously want to avoid taking chances of being caught. They can […]

Costly camera surveillances and complicated alarm systems among many other expensive devices are what most people would translate as the best security option. Alas, all that glitters is not gold. In other words, appearances are deceptive, so fancy things may actually not be that much worth the expense. Of course, it is common belief that […]

If you think that only bats and owl are prowling for a prey while you and your family are catching some Z’s at night, then you really need to wake up! There are also marauders who creep around to find their perfect victim-the one who is careless enough to neglect home security. Therefore, it is […]

  Homeowners are constantly advised on the particular ways to prevent criminals from targeting their properties. Of course, there is an innumerable list of gadgets, especially considering the constant progress in the field of technology. There are always new and innovative means being devised to tackle crimes and hold burglars at bay. However, the most […]

Indeed, “The best charity is that given in Ramadan”, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said. It is the month where most Muslims strive even more to perform good actions, in addition to the daily prayers and fasting. Zakat, that is, obligatory charity, should be given in a certain way that our left hand […]

If you seem to think that lower crime figures equal zero risk…Think again! Certainly, optimistic tidings about the falling burglary trend in the UK may persuade you to let your guard down. Unfortunately, that improving rate does not really mean that burglars have altogether disappeared from the area. As a result, some citizens are still […]

According to the Social Readjusting Rating Scale, aka the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, “change of residence” is considered a stressful activity for adults, assigned 20 points while bereavement scores the highest points at 100. Indeed, moving house can be a rather nerve-wracking event considering the never ending to-do list. However, the key to home […]