09/06/2026
Sheds / Garages / Outbuildings
We urge all residents to keep their sheds, garages & outbuildings locked at all times, especially when not in use. They often contain valuable tools, bikes, or expensive equipment that are attractive targets for thieves.
👮♂️ Crime Prevention Tips:
• Use robust security padlocks or deadlocks on doors, consider a surface mounted garage door lock.
• Fit an alarm system, motion sensor lighting and/ or CCTV
• Keep expensive items secured inside using lockable cabinets, ground anchors, or chains.
• Consider trackers for high value machinery.
• Avoid leaving tools or ladders outside - they can be used to gain access to your property.
• Mark valuable items with your postcode using a UV pen or property marking system. DNA marking kits can be collected from Hastings or Battle Police stations free of charge.
• Register valuable equipment at https://orlo.uk/kHktx to help police return stolen items if recovered.
Let’s work together to make our sheds, garages & outbuildings as difficult to access and unattractive to criminals as possible.
See or hear anything suspicious, call 101, for crime in progress, call 999 immediately.
