Our articles offer practical crime prevention and home security advice to best practice: from basic hints and tips to more detailed strategies.
A stolen phone can put far more than the device itself at risk. Find out what to do next, including how to locate and lock your phone, protect your accounts, contact your network, find your IMEI, report the theft, make an insurance claim and update your Immobilise record.
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The festive period can be busy — and unoccupied homes may attract unwanted attention. With winter burglaries rising, a few simple steps can help. From lighting routines and smart security to pausing deliveries and registering valuables, these tips help keep your property safe while you're away.
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Starting university is an exciting chapter in your life. Amidst the excitement of new classes, new friends, and new-found independence, it's important not to forget about the safety and security. Read our guide to help you keep your accommodation and valuables secure.
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With the good weather and the longer daylight hours. Now is a good time to assess your garden and shed for vulnerabilities and make improvements. Analysis of ten years of claims data from Aviva, reveals that thefts from gardens and outbuildings shoot up by over...
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No one wants to think about losing their phone, but taking some precautionary measures may help in the event of loss or theft. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of phones do go missing each year, many of these are subsequently found by the owner. However according to Home Office...
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All theft is distressing for the victim and often costly but perhaps none more so than tool theft from tradespeople. You've amassed the right tools for every job over several years then one day, they're all gone in an instant, stolen from a site, your van, or your workshop...
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In the UK, a bicycle is stolen on average every minute; with less than 5% of those returned as they're difficult for the Police to identify the owner. Current research suggests that cyclists are more likely to have their bicycles stolen than motorcyclists their motorcycle or car owners...
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Stolen clubs are located everyday. All too often they cannot be returned simply because there is no record of who owns them. Registration deters theft, increases repatriation and may be the difference between a suspect being released by police or charged with theft...
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Thieves look to steal property they believe can be removed and easily sold-on! Especially if they cannot be traced back to the scene of the crime! Please give careful consideration to protecting the following types of valuables...
Festivals are all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying the music and atmosphere — but nothing ruins the vibe faster than losing something valuable, like your phone. By following these essential festival safety tips you can ensure that your festival experience remains enjoyable...
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Immobilise is not just for individuals. We're here to support small and medium enterprises too. You should register tools, fixtures and fittings, computers, phones, electronic or electrical components, retail stock - in fact, any item that your business owns...
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Whether you're heading away for a weekend or taking a longer trip abroad, a few simple checks can help protect your home and valuables. From securing entry points and pausing deliveries to using visible deterrents and registering valuables, these tips can help you travel with more peace of mind.
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Tourists can be a lucrative target for criminals, particularly in the case of theft. When travelling, you're more likely to be distracted by your new and unfamiliar environment and carry a lot of valuable personal belongings and possibly cash. We've listed our top 5 items...
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Immobilise isn't just for mobile phones and gadgets - anything with a unique identifier can be registered (for free!) on the Immobilise database. The items hidden away in your garage or shed often get overlooked, but you can protect them too, taking steps to make it easier for you...
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