Please be aware, there has been an increase in thefts from sheds and outbuildings.

Tips to consider :

Visibly mark all removable items with your postcode/house number.

Fit a good quality padlock, ensure the hasp is bolted through the shed and into a steel plate. Secure up and over garages with padlocks through the inside runners or fit padlocks to either side of the door.

High value items such as bicycles and lawn mowers should be shackled together, ideally to the fabric of the building or to a metal post cemented into the ground.

Obscure the windows of your shed/garage to prevent thieves seeing what you have inside.