Crime such as garden theft is currently on the rise all over the UK and shed break-ins are increasing in numbers, having seen a 10% rise in the last year. Thieves are taking everything from lawnmowers, garden tools, bikes, fishing equipment and much more, anything that isnt securely locked away is at risk. Power tools are particularly attractive for thieves, accounting for 42% of theft from sheds. The summer weather will also increase these garden thefts. Police are urging communities to make sure they keep their sheds locked up and dont leave valuables such as lawmnowers and bikes out in the open for thieves to spot.

So how can you keep your outdoor items locked up safely?

There is no guarantee that a thief won't manage to work their way into your locked sheds or garages. But there are a few ways that you can slow them down:

• Make sure there are no exposed screws that can be undone with a screw driver to gain access
• Padlocks should be bolt cutter resistant and ideally shouldn't be left exposed
• There should be no windows in your shed or garage, but if there are make sure that there is something reinforcing the glass such as heavy duty wire mesh
• Install security lighting near your outdoor storage to scare off thieves
• Make sure all valuables inside the shed are marked or registered on immobilise. com 

A shed/garage security alarm is a great way to protect your shed and keep your valuables safe. A shed alarm provides additional security that is sure to scare away any thief and with a wide range of alarms on the market, you are sure to find one to suit your shed/ garage. A high security motion sensor alarm is available from Asgard. This security alarm has a loud 130db alarm and can detect movement up to 7 meters away, this would stop any thief in their tracks. This shed security alarm provides extra security and works as an excellent deterrent to theft and is great value protection. 

This alarm is simple and easy to use. Keep your garden sotrage shed protected, dont become a victim.