(Ashely Down, Bishopston, Cotham,
Redland and Montpelier)

Are you 'in the zone'?

"In The Zone" is an area in Bristol comprising Redland, Cotham, Bishopston, Ashley Down and Montpelier. If you live in the zone you are more likely to suffer a burglary with 25% of victims being students.

This map shows the extent of the problem and plots dwelling burglaries between April 2008 and March 2009 (Click to enlarge).

Let's face it - sometimes student houses are well, sorry to be blunt, but a bit scruffy. You don't have time to trim the hedges and sort out the bins because you are busy partying (sorry we mean studying!)

Some of your landlords can also be a bit um... well half hearted in their responsibilities and perhaps don't keep things as ship shape and Bristol fashion as they could. This means that door and window locks sometimes don't work very well and there are lots of sneaky hiding places for would be burglars to hide behind in the jungle of a garden.

If you are part of the majority who live in a multi-occupancy house you will be used to housemates coming and going at different times. Whilst this is great on the social side of things you might not notice another person wandering in and out – except when you notice your laptop has gone!

Suddenly you're faced with contacting the police, phoning your insurer (if you have insurance in the first place) a2nd facing the prospect that you won't get all your photos, music or dissertation back. Disaster!

Well don't despair. You can find loads of free home security advice on this site and keep checking the facebook page for competitions and news updates.

You can also request a FREE home visit from one of our Bristol based Safer Homes Vans who will go over your gaff and make sure it's secure!

Request a visit from a Safer Homes Van now!