Roller Shutters Protecting Against The Smash & Grab

The smash and grab tactic is an example of precision burglary at its very finest. It shows us how using hardly any equipment, thrives can net a considerable haul of goods within seconds. Indeed the other key ingredient to smash and grabs is sheer surprise and speed of escape which is why it is such an effective method against unprotected window displays. Far from dying out, moped born smash and grab heists are becoming seemingly more popular and seldom does a day pass that we don’t read of one instance of this occurring on London and other cities.

The Rise Of Smash & Grab Raids

Business owners may think that this problem is localised to the tumultuous streets of London and that exterior security is just something that is not warranted right now. Wrong. In September 2017 a group of young men aged between 18 and 24 armed themselves with knives, hammers, axes and mopeds which were used to rob two department stores of around £62,000 of Mulberry handbags. Generating windfalls this size with relative simplicity will have most certainly made the penny drop in the minds of criminals up and down the country.

Over the last few years raids have been increasing in Hampshire. In 2016 the quiet town of Ringwood was rocked as robbers tried to break into the window display of a small jewellery shop. The following year, onlookers witnessed a balaclava-clad gang use sledgehammers and bats to access the window display at a pawnbroker on Mayflower road. There has never been a better time to enlist the protection of sturdy security shutters to protect your business and inventory.

What are The Consequences Of Smash & Grab

Loss of goods – The most obvious impact of a smash and grab raid is the immediate loss of inventory which if stolen via the use of collateral damage, is sure to be of significant value. The knock on effects of this  can be a loss of earnings and

Damage To Image – Whenever a commercial site is vandalised or has a window broken, the frame in question is often boarded up with wood until the replacement is fitted. There’s also no doubt that the robbery will also be talked about and covered in the media whether this is local or national. A combination of these things gives a negative impression of your store Stress

Repair Costs – Some leases do not include insurance to cover smash and grab raids which means that the average price of a plate glass window replacement (circa £1,500) may have to be covered by the business themselves. Ironically many business owners who choose not to install effective security shutters sight the initial cost of doing so as an unnecessary expense. Consider the loss of earnings, repair costs and loss of inventory caused by a single raid, good security shutters really are the opposite of an unnecessary expense.

Stress – As an employee or business owner there can be nothing more traumatising and upsetting then discovering that your store has been ransacked as part of a smash and grab robbery. The mental impacts that may come in the aftermath of this kind of robbery can be far-reaching and the levels of stress suffered as a result of this experience can put a strain on relationships and everyday life.    

Security Shutters With Britannia Security Shutters

Britannia Security Security Shutters is here for your protection and peace of mind. With a large selection of commercial security shutters for all business types, you can rest assured that you are protected and secure at all times of the day. For more information, call Britannia’s experienced team today on 01962 713443 today for a free, no-obligation survey!