Crime Prevention Advice for Gardens, Gates and Fences

Check for weak spots where a burglar could get into your garden, for example a low or sagging fence, or a back gate with a weak or no lock.

A thorny hedge along the boundary of your property can put burglars off but make sure that passers-by can still see the front of your home so that burglars can be seen. 

Burglars don’t like gravel as it’s noisy to walk on, so this is good to lay on paths and underneath ground floor windows. Avoid building pergolas or gazebos too near your home as they can help thieves reach upper windows. 

Using anti-climb paint or fixing trellising to the top of solid fences and walls can make it more difficult for a burglar to climb over. Do not use barbed or razor wire as you could be held legally responsible for any injuries caused.