Rising crime rates as credit crunch bites... are you at risk? Wednesday 15th October 2008

"Burglaries have soared by up to 82% as the credit crunch takes its toll in Sussex"(Brighton & Hove leader - 9th October 2008) Rising crime rates as credit crunch bites... are you at risk? "Burglaries have soared by up to 82% as the credit crunch takes its toll in Sussex"(Brighton & Hove leader - 9th October 2008) Well, the government predicted that it would happen, and for once they seem to be right! As money becomes tighter, and the prospect of job losses becomes more imminent, inevitably theft and crime rates increase as certain elements of society look to find easy ways to supplement their income. The good news is that not every area will suffer a swing of 82%, but if comfortable Sussex is suffering, you can bet that there will be other locations that will suffer much more extreme rises ...and no area can expect total immunity. There is of course no simple solution to solve all security problems, however as in most domestic burglaries, entry to the premises is achieved via a side or rear window, many people are turning to low a cost Adaptabar solution to beef up their security and foil break ins at their most vulnerable windows. Adaptabar is a simple yet robust modular security bar & window grille system, produced by UK based Insight Security. The system features a range of security bars that fit over the inside of the window, which can easily be converted to a customised security grille by the addition of optional lateral spacer bars. Because the bars are telescopic, even if you are slightly adrift with your window measurements, the bars should still fit (just try fitting an expensive, custom manufactured security grill, into a recess just 2mm too small at one end!). Installed by professionals in a range of environments from schools, to offices or warehouses, the versatile, low cost Adaptabar system is equally suitable for home use, where it can be installed by anyone with basic handyman skills. For full details of the Adaptabar product and prices, visit http://www.insight-direct.co.uk/DotNetShop/listsubgroup.aspx?Group=22&SubGroup=1

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