High Value Gold Theft - Crime Prevention Advice

The sharp rise in the price of gold means that jewellery is a serious target for burglars. Stolen items are often melted or sold on quickly.

Below is some useful advice to help deter potential high value gold thieves. 👇 Please take a moment to read, digest and share with family and friends. Thank you.

• Consider keeping your gold and jewellery in a safety deposit box. There are specialist companies that provide this service. Please speak to your bank or insurance company for advice.

• If you prefer to keep high value items at home, invest in a good quality safe which complies with official insurance rating standards, secured to a brick wall or floor and is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Gold and jewellery don’t all need to be kept in the same safe. Think about storing smaller amounts in more than one secure place; each location should have the same level of protection.

• Your insurance company will provide advice as to which type and grade of safe best suits your needs.

• Approved and tested security products awarded the Police Preferred Specification status can be found at Secured by Design - Secured by Design or Sold Secure - Security Product Testing & Approval

• For advice on improving home security, such as door, patio and window locks, contact an approved locksmith registered with the Master Locksmiths Association – https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/ 

• Monitored intruder detector alarms with additional panic buttons, CCTV (including video doorbells) and security lighting can all offer added layers of protection to your home.

• Security companies (accredited by the National Security Inspectorate or the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) can advise on the most suitable products for your property.

• Register your property for free at The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... https://www.immobilise.com/    

• Photograph each piece of valuable gold or jewellery against a plain background with a ruler next to it.

• Keep a written description for each item.

• Jewellery can be forensically marked with a suitable security product. Always take specialist advice before marking expensive or irreplaceable items.

• Report suspicious activity in your area to police by calling 101 or online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ 

• In an emergency, always call 999.

Don't forget, you can also register your jewellery for free by visiting https://www.immobilise.com/