We take a look at the country of Essex as well as the recent and current crime statistics. Located in North East London, this home county borders Suffolk and Cambridgeshire in the North, Hertfordshire to the West and Enfield, Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Havering to the South. As of 2019, it’s population was 1,832,752.
Essex – Past and Present
Historically, Essex traces its roots to the Trinovantes tribe and has evolved from the Kingdom of the East Saxons. Romford, a prominent town in Essex, holds a significant place in this narrative. While certain parts of Essex, like the seaside town of Clacton, contend with deprivation, Mid West and South West Essex stand out as some of the most prosperous regions in Eastern England. Situated within the London Commuter belt, these areas boast affluence and are home to a sizable middle-class population. Notably, private schools thrive here, contributing to the region’s reputation. In 2008, Brentwood and Ingatestone garnered attention for their affluence, ranking 19th and 14th respectively among the richest towns in the UK. This underscores the diverse socio-economic landscape within Essex, showcasing both its challenges and its prosperity.
Top Reported Crimes
Crime statistics from the Metropolitan Police for Essex in June 2018 to June 2019 state:
- Theft: 55817 offences
- Robbery: 1820 offences
- Violence: 60404 offences
In comparison to the average number of theft related crimes from 2017 to 2018, there was an increase of 2.9% offences resulting in 1558 more crimes. Robbery saw an increase of 19.3% over a 2018/2019 comparison, resulting in 295 more crimes and violent offences saw an increase of 36.3% over a 2018/2019 comparison which resulted in 16,071 more crimes.
With this in mind, it’s essential to make sure that you keep your Essex home or premises safe and secure at all times. Here at Keyhole Kates, our expert locksmith team can be on hand to assist you with this.
How to Deter Burglars at your Essex property
Most burglars and thieves can be difficult to discourage so it’s important to have top quality doors, windows and locks installed as these are usually the best deterrents. However there is even more that you can do when it comes to stopping thieves.
One thing we advise is to make your important belongings and valuables less attractive to burglars. You can also mark your valuables. This includes using a marking solution such as a ultraviolet UV light, you can also use a marker like paint or ink to mark your property with your postcode or house or flat number. All of these advisories will help police to locate and identify any stolen goods, it will also make it harder for burglars to sell them on. Marking your belongings and possessions doesn’t just mean bikes and electrical items, you can also mark expensive or valued items and antiques. We do recommend that you consider specialist advice first.
Register and record it
You can register your property by using an accredited property database, the Police recommend registering your property here, Immobilise, it’s free and will help them to identify the owners of the recovered property, you can also register anything as long as it has a serial number.
The Metropolitan Police also recommend that you take photographs and keep documents like receipts that are related to your property, this is so that you can prove ownership.
Register your bike
If you have a bike, The Met Police also recommend that you register it with Bike Register, another great deterrent.
Flag it
If you value it then you should mark it as protected, for example, window stickers and signage are very effective and are proven to be a powerful deterrent against theft and burglaries.
Join the Neighbourhood watch
You should join your local neighbourhood watch, this will allow you to join together with any other like-minded neighbours. Together you can keep your eyes open for potential thieves as well as support and help each other to deter potential burglars and thieves away from the area.
Securing your Essex Home or Premises
Now we have considered the advice from the Police as well as their recommended steps to help keep your property and your belongings safe. We also take a look at professional information and advice from the locksmiths here at Keyhole Kates.
We are home to a team of highly skilled and experienced locksmiths who offer a range of security solutions and services across Essex and the surrounding areas. We take a look at some of the ways we can help you to keep your property or commercial premises safe and secure from thieves.
CCTV Systems and Alarm Installations
When it comes to security installations, never be too careful, we have a CCTV system and intruder alarm installation service, which is a great idea. It will provide you and your home with the protection that you need, but will also provide peace of mind and deter any potential threats from burglars. When it comes to our CCTV and alarm installation services, we will provide an initial visit to your property and discuss your security needs and requirements, as well as assess any potential problems with your property. This is a free service that has been designed to show you the way that thieves will work.
Security Systems to Suit all Budgets
We can work with you to provide the best solution that matches your requirements and your budget, this also covers what you feel comfortable with. CCTV installations aren’t for everyone but they are known for being highly effective yet affordable. A simple change of lock and attitude to intruders allows you to make quick changes that will decrease your chance of being broken into. With the current crime rates in Essex, we recommend that you are vigilant as this will help to save you time and money as well as heartache in the long run.
We come with years of experience and with this in mind we have installed CCTV systems and alarms in a number of properties across Essex and the surrounding areas. So no matter what type of security service you might require, we have always got you covered. Our range of security systems are available to both domestic and commercial customers in and around the area. We also aim to provide the most professional and efficient service and ensure the highest level of workmanship. Our expert locksmiths team can provide you with advice and guidance on how to choose the right type of security system for your premises or home.
Should you require more information on home or business safety or on how to secure your property, simply get in touch with the Keyhole Kates team today. Our professional team of locksmiths can always be on hand to help and provide you with the right information and advice as well as a free quote.