For many households up and down the UK, it is difficult to realise the importance of home security until you are put in the shoes of a victim of crime. Many of us take our safety for granted, however we are all potential victims of domestic burglary, so it is vital to our properties security and our peace of mind that we have effective security measures in place.

Carried out during three random days in the month of December 2012, our team here at RSG Security carried out a survey into would like to share our survey findings. On an average of 28 phone calls daily, 63% of the callers were victims of a burglary or attempt of a break-in. Most of them admitted being negligent in terms of securing their home, and did not realise the importance of home security until after living through this horrifying experience.

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Loss of belongings in a burglary is a minor consequence for many compared to the emotional and psychological effect. Symptoms described are similar to victims of assault, rape and violent crimes, as burglary victims undergo an initial feeling of insecurity, fear, anger, shame, guilt, resentment, mood swings and grief.

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A  recent study carried out by Friedland has put forward the idea that the majority of burglars are making use of social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, to target potential victims in the UK.

As we are living in the technology and information age, criminals are actually taking advantage of social media and the open communication between people on these sites to identify vulnerable properties, utilising the information given away by people on Facebook or Twitter.

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Christmas is a special time for families and friends to get together, and every family dreams of the perfect white Christmas, filled with kindness, peace of mind, compassion and celebrating with loved ones.  Unfortunately however, most burglars view the festive period as an opportunity to break into our homes.

Victims are mainly targeted for cash, credit cards and easily sold valuables such as jewelry, small gadgets and electronics – anything that can be swapped into cash easily.

If you are going out for Christmas shopping, make sure all of the doors and windows are locked properly and try to keep the amount of time your home is unoccupied down to a minimum. Even if you are planning to see your next door neighbour for just five minutes, it is still advisable to ensure that your home is secure, at all times.

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The majority of residential burglaries are being caused by those who are searching for opportunities to make easy money, and with the minimal effort, while recent statistics show that two out of ten robberies are through an open door or window, without the need to use force.

Firstly, your door entrance is your first barrier of defence against potential intruders, and if these entrances themselves are not secure then neither is your property. It may sound surprising, but a massive two thirds of burglars gain entry through a door, and for decades we were told to focus on the use of extra locks, door chains or cheap door alarms.

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There’s no doubt whatsoever that the roller shutters we supply here at RSG Security are one of the best choices to have if you’re looking to heighten security around your premises, however once they have been installed and are providing that protective barrier at home or for your business, how should you go about keeping them as safe and formidable as they were on day 1? Of course our main role is to provide you with the best and highest quality security materials; however we have put together some advice below on how to ensure they are maintained, looking and working properly. Read the rest of this entry »

Insurance is one of those things we all wish we could simply stop paying for, no matter what aspect of your life the extensive amount of required coverage is infringing upon this week! Be it contents, car or credit insurance, it’s one of those things we have to pay and deal with. However, there are, of course, ways to reduce your insurance premiums, little contributions that will go toward chiselling away at that overall price, and here at RSG, we have one solution that will not only make for a more pleasing insurance quote, but also one that will effectively safeguard your property and your possessions!
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Burglaries can be devastating to businesses and homes alike and the emotional and financial stress it can cause spurs many victims into improving their security systems. Here at RSG Security, however, we urge you not to wait until you become a victim to improve your home or business security. We provide a range of strong, durable and effective gates, shutters and security grilles that can protect your property and deter criminals from attempting to enter your building.

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For home and business owners up and down the UK, security and protection of one’s belongings is of paramount importance. Although crime is largely decreasing overall, this is mainly due to improvements in security measures, and if your building is unprotected you are going to be at serious risk of becoming a victim of crime. At RSG Security we can draw on over twenty years of manufacturing experience to deliver high quality and durable security grilles for domestic and commercial properties all over the country. Read the rest of this entry »

According to recent statistics, around 30% of burglars gain access to homes via a window in the UK.

As burglary is mainly an opportunist crime, thieves are looking for a quick get in get out opportunity and windows expose the risk of being a target. Read the rest of this entry »