Here at Keyhole Kates, we take a look at Romford town and the recent and current crime statistics, situated in East London, this large town is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Havering, and as of 2011, it’s population was 122,854.
Romford – Past and Present
Before being recognised as the London Borough of Havering, it was originally known as a market town in the county of Essex. It has good road links to London and a railway station was opened in 1839. Nowadays the town of Romford is known for being one of the biggest commercial, retail, entertainment and leisure districts in the London area, it is also renowned for its extensively developed night time economy.
Top Reported Crimes
Recent crime statistics from the Metropolitan Police for Romford in July 2021 state:
- Miscellaneous Theft: 51 reports
- Drugs: 37 reports
- Violence: 35 reports
In comparison to the average number of crimes in the Borough which is 6 and London which is 8, on average Romford is at 19 crime incidents. This is quite a lot higher than the averages for London and the Borough, showing that there is a significant number of crimes and criminal activity happening in Romford. With this in mind, it’s important to make sure that you keep your property safe and secure at all times, and at Keyhole Kates, our expert locksmiths can help you with that!
How to Deter Burglars at your Romford property
Determined burglars and thieves can be difficult to discourage, with this in mind, having top quality doors, windows and locks are the best deterrents, however there’s even more that you can do when it comes to stopping burglars in their tracks.
You should also think about making your valuables less attractive to burglars, you can also mark your valuables by using a marking solution like a ultraviolet UV light. You could also use a marker such as paint or ink, this will allow you to mark your property with either a postcode, your house or flat number, you could also use the first three letters of your address. All of these measures can help police to find and identify stolen goods, this will also make it harder for thieves to sell them on. Marking your items isn’t just for things like bikes and electrical items, you can also mark high value items and antiques. However before you do this, we recommend that you consider specialist advice first.
Register and record it
You should register your property using an accredited property database, The Metropolitan Police recommend registering your property here, Immobilise, it’s free and will help the police to identify the owners of the recovered property, you can also register anything as long as it has a serial number.
They also recommend that you take photographs and keep documents such as 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.
lag 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 your 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 Romford Home or Premises
Now we have considered advice from The Metropolitan Police and their recommended steps to keeping your property and your belongings safe, we can take a look at professional locksmith advice from Keyhole Kates.
At Keyhole Kates, we are home to a team of experienced locksmiths who provide a range of security services across Romford and the surrounding areas, they are available to both homeowners and business owners, here are just some of the ways how we can help you to keep your property or premises safe and secure.
CCTV and Alarm Installations
When it comes to security services, you can never be too careful, having a CCTV system or intruder alarm installed is a great idea. Not only will it provide your property with protection, but it can give you peace of mind and also deter potential thieves. At Keyhole Kate’s when it comes to our CCTV and alarm installation services, we will make an initial visit to your property to discuss your security needs and assess potential issues with your property. This is a completely free service and is designed to educate you in the way of criminals and the way in which they work.
Security Systems to Suit all Budgets
We’ll work out the best plan of action as well as your budget, we will also consider your requirements and what you feel comfortable with. CCTV installation may not be for everyone but we are yet to meet a customer who would say no to a highly effective yet affordable intruder alarm to be installed in their property. Even with a simple change of lock and attitude to intruders, you can make quick changes which will decrease your chance of being broken into. With the current crime rates in Romford, we advise that you are vigilant as this will save you a lot of money and heartache in the long run.
Over the years we have installed CCTV systems and alarms in many properties throughout Romford and the surrounding areas. No matter what type of security service you might need, we have got you covered. Our selection of security services is available to both domestic and commercial customers in and around the area. We aim to offer the most professional and efficient service as well as ensure a high level of workmanship, our team can provide advice and guidance on the best type of security systems to choose for your property. You can find out more about our security services here.
For more information on property safety or on how to secure your home or premises, get in touch with the team at Keyhole Kates today. Our professional locksmiths can always be on hand to provide you with information and advice, we provide a range of security and locksmith services as well as key cutting, we can also give you a free quote.