Crime Prevention
To try and prevent crime within your home or business, the tips below can help with this:
Know what is happening in your area
Talk to other businesses
Find out what crime has or is affecting the area
Find out what support schemes are available for business
Make sure your know your environment
Consider what roads and footpaths there are around your property and whether they are well maintained
Check whether boundaries to your property are secure
Look for suspicious behaviour
Ensure stock lists are up-to-date
Consider how and where stock is placed
Ensure there is a security plan in place
Is there an alarm and is it well maintained and fully operational?
Ensure stock lists are up-to-date
Consider how and where stock is placed
Ensure there is a security plan in place
Is there an alarm and is it well maintained and fully operational?
Are all staff aware of how to keep the building and stock safe?
Ensure that there is a security policy for public and shared areas i.e. CCTV
Ensure there is a signing in procedure
Maintain secure access for employees
For further information on crime and safety, please visit the West Mercia Police website.