Security Blog

Christmastime is well and truly upon us and while that brings plenty of joy and happiness, it can also bring heartbreak for people who don’t consider the security implications of the festive period. While we all hate to acknowledge it, Christmas is a very lucrative time of year for burglars. Just think of all the…

Christmas is a magical time of year, especially when there are excited children eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival! But what would happen if you became a victim of Christmas theft? It’s something none of us want to consider, but we should if we want to prevent it happening to us. Burglaries throughout this festive time do…

Choosing a CCTV system can be tricky, and without knowing the industry or the products, some information you find online can be very confusing. That’s why we thought we’d write this blog post to help you understand the main differences between the three different types of CCTV systems we install in and around Bucks, Northants,…

Did you know that burglaries increase by approximately 20% during winter months? Don’t let your home be part of this year’s statistics. As the clocks go back this weekend, our evenings will get darker earlier. An hour may not seem long, but it gives burglars more time and therefore more opportunities to break into homes…

You may have noticed we’ve added an extra service to our website recently and have been talking about something slightly different across our social media channels too. Today we thought we’d introduce you to it properly: We’re thrilled to announce Locked and Secure Ltd are now approved installers of Paxton access control systems! Adding Paxton…

Lots of us love to be out in the garden when the weather’s lovely, soaking up the sun, gardening, clearing out the shed, having a BBQ and playing games with the family. It’s a happy time of year and we want to keep it that way for everyone, which is why we’re sending you a…

Facebook Competition July 2015  Like and Share our Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a FREE, Professionally installed, Grade 2 Wireless Intruder Alarm System!! If you live in an address with an MK postcode, All you need to do is ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page and like and share the post relating to this offer.  …

Last night we sponsored and went along to support a fantastic event run by Local Hairdresser Roxanne to raise money for The Lowdown Charity at the Picturedrome in Northampton. It was an amazing evening of fashion and hair put together by Roxanne Gosiewski from Hair By Roxanne. The evening began with a competition between young,…

Whether you’re considering a wired or wireless alarm system for your home or business, the questions you need to consider are the same. Although both types of system ultimately protect your property, there are pros and cons for both of them. We’ve listed the advantages and disadvantages of both wired and wireless alarm systems below…

We all want to protect our businesses, inventory and equipment from damage and theft, but we can’t always guarantee they’re safe unless we can guard our premises 24/7. Hiring security guards around the clock will help, but it’s a very expensive way to give you peace of mind. So what other options are there? Have…

How safe is your business? No matter what size your business, if it’s not protected, you stand to lose everything. Whether you’re a soul trader working from home or a multi-billion pound global business, if your property is broken into you risk losing earnings, equipment, stock and client data, as well as having to repair…

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2015! As we waive a fond farewell to Christmas and pack away the decorations, it’s time to reorganise ourselves and get our homes back in order. The New Year is a great time to really think about the security measures you have in place for your home. Are…

Christmas is a great time of year for most of us, but it’s also the most lucrative time of year for burglars. Burglaries are horrendous whenever they happen, but can you imagine having to explain to your child that they won’t get the present they really wanted this year because it’d been stolen? It really…

Choosing a Security Company: Our Checklist Do you know what to look for when you’re choosing a security company? Reading reviews and getting advice from friends and family are both great options, but we thought you might find a checklist handy too. Quotes Always get more than one quote. Don’t just look at the price;…

Protecting your Property as the Clocks go back As the clocks go back this weekend, we thought it would be an ideal time to tell you about a few quick and easy things you can do to prevent being a victim of burglary.Did you know that burglaries increase by around 20% during winter months?Every year,…