Keep your valuables safe this summer

There are approximately 250,000 burglaries in England and Wales every year, and thieves are particularly likely to break in to homes during summer, when many families are away for a week or two.

A recent survey by Confused.com found that 51% of homeowners keep valuables in vulnerable places which would be obvious targets for thieves.

Popular locations include the sock drawer (13%), on top of the wardrobe (9%), under the bed (9%) and under the sink (6%).

So, if you’re counting down the days before jetting off on your summer holiday, then we’d recommend investing in a home safe as a simple, inexpensive, effective way of keeping your valuables secure while you’re away from your property.

There are very few police reports about cash rated home safes being broken into. The key reason for this is that burglars want to be in and out of your home as quickly as possible, without wasting time trying to access a safe. They target ‘easy to snatch’ items such as cash, jewellery, credit cards and car keys, which can all be easily kept out of reach in a secure safe.

A few weeks before your holiday, you can use the safe to store your passport, foreign currency, insurance details and travel documents until you go away. Then, as you’re packing just before your trip, store any valuables that you’re not taking with you in the safe.

Bear in mind that not all safes will protect their contents in the event of a fire, so if you have valuable paperwork to store then be sure to order a fire resistant safe.

Before you buy, remember to double check your policy with your insurers, as they might have specific limits as to what they will cover for certain safes.

We offer a wide range of home safes which are all designed and manufactured by market leading security brands including Burton, Securikey, Alpha and Churchill.

Each safe is tested to high standards and awarded a cash rating which ranges from £1,000 to £4,000. We also provide free UK nationwide delivery.

If you’re unsure which safe is the best choice for your home, then give us a call and we’ll happily advise you on the best products for your circumstances.