There’s no getting away from the news reporting on the current cost of living crisis and just how much prices are rising in the UK. The impact of higher food and energy costs is hitting everyone and it’s a very unsettling time for many families, couples, and individuals across the country. It’s also a very worrying time for business owners, who not only need to factor in the cost of living and potential wage increases for their trusted employees but also the now increased risk of crime to their business that the current economic climate could influence.
Last week The Independent was just one of many newspapers publishing articles such as this: “Cost of living crisis will lead to increase in youth violence, experts warn.’ In their article, they explain how ‘there’s a danger that food and hunger will be used to snare young people into gangs… as Britain faces the biggest drop in living standards since the 1950’s.’
Read the full article here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cost-of-living-youth-violence-poverty-b2046448.html
The mirror also published a similar article, but this time looking at the parents and not the children as potential thieves. The article was titled, ‘Bill crisis will spark ‘crime spree’ as parents ‘steal to feed kids’, police boss warns’. The newspaper not only discusses the possibility of food being stolen but also of general theft as a way to keep up with rent and energy payments. It described how poverty can be a reason why people choose to do the wrong thing.
Read the full article here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/bills-crisis-spark-crime-spree-26651690
Both articles make for grim reading, and for business owners, it should be a wake-up call to ensure their businesses are as secure as they can be.
There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of crime at your business, especially when have a trusted security provider such as Carter Security on your side!
- Check your perimeters are secure, cutting back overgrown trees and hedges that could provide a natural ladder to trespassers.
- Be aware of who your keyholders are, and who you trust to unlock and lock your buildings each day. Should you need assistance, we can provide security officers to do both of these tasks.
- Test your alarms regularly and opt for an alarm response service so trained security officers can be on the scene quickly and safely – detaining individuals and contacting the local authorities if needed.
- Upgrade your CCTV, or at least ensure they’re positioned effectively and in good working order. We can assist you with CCTV monitoring.
- Consider manned guarding or mobile patrols, which offer an excellent deterrent to crime.
For more information on how we can provide quality security at your business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team. We look forward to hearing from you.
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