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Thursday 17th Jun 2021

Thieves Want Your Bikes

In our March blog post we reported how police forces throughout the UK were warning people of the increased risk of bicycle theft as COVID restrictions eased, summer approached and people began to get out and about on their bikes. In this post we provide a salutary report of brazen cycle theft which highlights how organised crime gangs are specifically targeting bicycle owners, highlighting the need for both robust security and vigilance.

Thursday 10th Jun 2021

How to Install Fence and Wall Spikes

Here at Insight Security we offer an extensive range of carefully selected, highly effective perimeter security and anti climb products including a variety of fence and wall spike systems. All of the products we offer have been rigorously evaluated and proven to ensure they provide effective perimeter security. In this post we look at how easy it is to install the various forms of fence and wall spikes we offer.

Thursday 03rd Jun 2021

Why You Need to Secure Your Sheds and Garages

UK burglary statistics from 2020 show that when a burglar enters a victim’s home they typically cause around £1413 worth of damage and steal around £2856 worth of valuables. In 44% of home burglaries the amount taken exceeds £1000 in value and notably, when entry is gained to a non-connected building (e.g. shed, garage or garden storage), at least £1000 worth of items are stolen. Not surprisingly, most burglary victims (around 84%) experience emotional distress.

Thursday 27th May 2021

Trust the Big Boy Ground Anchor

The popularity of our incredible Big Boy Motorcycle Ground Anchor is growing. Back in March we proudly announced how this exceptional piece of kit had achieved the Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond accreditation - the highest possible security rating. It’s worth noting that the Big Boy ground anchor is the only telescopic ground anchor to have achieved this remarkable security rating. This week you can see the Big Boy featured in Motorcycle News, the worldwide authority on everything related to motorcycles.

Thursday 20th May 2021

Understand CEN Ratings and Standards

We were recently asked by a customer if the CEN rating was still relevant now that the UK has left the EU.

The answer is that CEN (Central European Norm) testing and rating is still as important as ever as it’s a valuable, internationally recognised standard that provides a level playing field for all manufacturers and a reliable indicator for consumers. Read on to find out more about CEN ratings and how they are used.