Doncaster locksmith advice on theft prevention

With burglaries happening throughout Doncaster, can you take measures to protect your properties from an attack?

Be aware of locksnapping techniques

Locksnapping is one of the most common ways that thieves use to access properties. This usually involves breaking the handles first and then the lock. All too easy to be honest but can also be thwarted easily.

It’s the barrel that is the weak point and all that is required is to swap out the existing barrel with one that is rated as 3 star and sold secure. There are some really good ones on the market now and some even offer a guarantee against locksnapping. I prefer the Brisant Ultion and have yet to even been called to an attempted theft when these have been fitted. They cover all bases, not just locksnapping but are also drill resistant, bump proof and anti-pick.

Another bonus is they look different to standard locks which seems to cause the thieves to go elsewhere. I know you will say that “if they want to get in, they will” I hear it all the time but in my experience every bit that you can do will help to deter an intruder.