Christmas is a time to spend with family, eat festive treats and relax.
However for burglars and opportunist thieves Christmas is prime time and just like the Grinch they’re out to steal your Christmas.
The festive period is a time when we see a rise in thefts and burglaries with 201 burglaries and nine bike thefts taking place in the BR postcode area during December last year*.
With the current restrictions meaning people are more likely to be home thieves have to look at other opportunities to ply their trade and with the increase in home working and people finally upgrading their old laptops and popular presents this year being the Playstation 5 and other small electronics – make sure you follow our simple tips to keep your home secure.
Don’t leave presents in open view
I know, I know, its sounds obvious but presents on view, lit up under a Christmas tree, make an inviting target for those up to no good – consider leaving them safely locked away until the big day – if you must leave presents in cars please keep them locked in the boot out of view.
Lock doors and windows
Remember to securely lock all doors and windows, if you have a timber door with a deadlock please use it – similarly with UPVC and Composite doors ensure you lift the handle and turn the key making sure the door is locked.
If you are concerned about the security of your door and windows don’t worry too much most modern locks are great if used properly but if you feel you need some friendly advice KLS Locks offer a range of excellent security solutions to provide you with piece of mind for years to come.
Barry Fitzgerald the owner of KLS Locks is a personal member of the Master Locksmiths Association (The MLA) and is ideally placed to provide advice be it upgrading your locks to the latest standards such as Sold Secure Diamond Standard locks or the latest alarm systems – he is happy to provide advice and probably wouldn’t say no to a mince pie!
The colder weather is often a time when you may notice locks becoming more difficult to operate, KLS Locks are experts in the repair and maintenance of UPVC doors and windows and getting any little issues seen to now could prevent you being locked outside peering through the window like Tiny Tim.
Secure your new bike
With COVID meaning people have turned to cycling in a big way if you are getting a new bike this Christmas please consider how you are going to secure your bike – there are a range of excellent Secured By Design products available which will deter even the most determined thieves – KLS Locks can supply and fit many different products in Orpington and the surrounding area.
KLS Locks will be working all over Christmas providing a 24 hour Locksmith service in Orpington, Petts Wood, Chislehurst and the surrounding areas – Save our number in case you need it 07830832759, have a very merry Christmas from KLS Locks.
