Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-social behaviour has long been an issue for residents and business owners in Portishead. You might therefore be interested to know that as of September 2012, reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile radius of central Portishead accounted for a massive 50% of all crimes reported (50 out of a total of 100 crimes reported).
Anti-social behaviour can be a real damage to your business, as when it is occurring close to your center of operation it can damage your reputation and the willingness of your customers to enter your premise.
Remember, that by hiring security guards for your business you can help deter unruly groups and individuals to help make your business locale a safer area.
Shoplifting
September 2012 was quite a promising month in terms of Portishead security as far as shoplifting is concerned – only 3 of a total of 100 crimes reported were attributed to shoplifting.
Remember though, without adequate CCTV and security measures you always run the risk of being unable to prosecute shoplifters.
Criminal Damage & Arson
This kind of crime affects not just businesses, but individuals and is not just a risk to your personal property but to your personal health.
In September, there were a total of 14 reported incidents of this nature in Portishead, meaning that it is a crime that needs attention.
Remember that if you use a Portishead security firm, you probably have the option of ordering an alarm response package as part of your service, which means should there be a break in or a misdemeanor at your business while it is not open for business and the alarm sounds, a trained professional will be on-call and ready to respond.
Keep Safe
The crimes above are simply those most likely to impact your business, but remember that other kinds of crime happen and also have an impact on your life. Ensure you are up to date with police efforts in your area, and if you up your Portishead security efforts you’ll be decreasing your chances of harm.