Do not leave valuable tools in temptation's way.

Ensure that recovered property can be returned and increase the chance of being caught.  If property can be moved then mark it.  There are masses of methods of marking, the thing to remember is

that the presence of marking, be it covert or overt, should be visible to the naked eye. Stickers, preferably tamper-resistant will direct interested parties to the presence of marking.

Limit access to your property. Locabale gates and/or bollards are essential to prevent removal of large items such as ride-on equipment, trailers and caravans. Prickly plants are a good way of deterring intruders..

Surveillance should be such that potential offenders can be viewed so check lighting. Low voltage bulbs on photelectric cells or timers are recommended.

Remove the means to commit crime.  Those brick ends, the garden trowel and the screwdriver left accessible could be used to enter your property

Limit access by installing simple alarm systems

Be vigilent - car crime always rises in these locations as the weather improves.

Spring is a good time to check up on your garden security

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for basic security advice.

Also,

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on what to do if you

see something supicious.

Below are some good recommendations to follow:

If a padlocked shed looks too weak install a ground anchor.