» AS AUTUMN DRAWS IN and evenings get darker , ERA is working with Neighbourhood Watch as part of their long-standing seven-year partnership to raise awareness amongst homeowners of the steps they can take to secure their homes , especially as the cost-of-living crisis is still being widely felt across the country . The survey of over 25,000 adults found that 95 % of people are worried about the effect that the pressure on household incomes will have on crime . |
John Hayward-Cripps , CEO of Neighbourhood Watch , says : “ The results from our latest National Crime and Community Survey show that burglary remains a key concern for people up and down the country .”
It is estimated that a burglary takes place every 106 seconds in the UK and with more than 400,000 domestic burglaries reported in 2022 , it ranks within the top five most common crimes in the UK , which is why prevention remains a big focus for Neighbourhood Watch .
Earlier this year , in a bid to achieve better home security awareness , ERA and Neighbourhood Watch joined forces to launch the WIDE ( N ) burglary prevention campaign . The initiative communicates
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five simple steps that provide homeowners with key information to help keep their homes safe .
W : WINDOWS : Keep your windows locked
I : INTERIOR : Put inside lights on a timer / smart bulb D : DOORS : Double or deadlock your doors E : EXTERIOR : Put outside lights on a sensor N : NEIGHBOURS : Keep an eye out for your neighbours
Sumier Foster-Shah , Product and Customer Support Manager at ERA commented : “ With continued concern about local crime , it ’ s timely for window and door manufacturers to share home security advice with their customers , and to recommend the latest certified solutions that will provide maximum protection for homes and families .
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“ Smart home security devices , such as our new TouchKey solution , along with traditional hardware , including our 3 * cylinders and multi-point door locks , are all effective security solutions that window , and door manufacturers can offer to homeowners that will help protect their property and provide peace of mind .”
www . eraeverywhere . com www . ourwatch . org . uk
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» BRITISH SECURITY manufacturer Squire is helping campaigners preserve the treasured remains of an iconic Black Country pub by donating heavy duty security .
Once known as ‘ Britain ’ s wonkiest inn ,’ the 18th century Crooked House pub in Himley , Staffordshire was burnt down and then demolished in August . Now campaigners , who are hoping to get the pub
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rebuilt , have put aside 25,000 of its original bricks in storage containers .
The containers will be made secure by Squire ’ s premium range , super heavy duty Stronghold padlocks , including a WS75R1 and a SS80CR1 with a TC14 / 4 chain . These special R1 versions are purpose designed with restricted section high security keys .
Built in 1765 , The Crooked House , was a much-loved venue made famous by its slanting floors and wonky appearance , the result of mining subsidence . Squire ’ s heavy-duty padlocks were
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handed over to campaigners on a special visit to Squire ’ s UK factory near Wolverhampton . During their factory tour , campaigners along with Dudley North MP Marco Longhi , were invited to try their hand at lock assembly . And they saw the new padlocks being manufactured by Squire ’ s stateof-the-art CNC machines .
CEO John Squire explained the significant joint heritage of the two businesses : “ Being a Black Country manufacturing company with more than 240 years of history , we ’ re really
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proud to be able to support the Crooked House campaign group . It ’ s a huge privilege for us .
“ The Crooked House was built just 15 years before Squire was founded ( in 1780 ), at the time of the Industrial Revolution , surviving world wars and epidemics , it ’ s amazing . I admire how the group is volunteering their time and efforts in preserving the great heritage of this region , that ’ s why we ’ re absolutely delighted to offer our help .”
www . squirelocks . co . uk
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