Unfortunately, ram-raids are not treated as their own offences in the UK, and isn’t a term used by police or the CPS beyond describing the type of robbery, which makes it difficult to understand the real scope of this problem. As criminals become more sophisticated and the cost of living crisis grows, ram-raids are becoming all too frequent in the media.
Broadcaster and news provider ITV has set up a special news section devoted entirely to reporting on ram-raids. The issue is widespread enough that councils are taking action, South Cambridgeshire council spent £100,000 on its own form of ram-raid protection to deter would-be-thieves from stealing ATMs or breaking into shops.
Since 2021, only 3.9% of all robberies investigated by the police have resulted in a criminal charge. Businesses need to take their safety into their own hands and make use of ram-raid protection solutions to make sure they’re never a target.
Speak to an expertRam-raid protection is about more than just protecting your business from the very real and growing threat of ram-raids, it also impacts your insurance and can help build a sense of safety for the wider community.
Installing anti ram-raid protection can lead to lower insurance premiums as they significantly decrease the risk of ram-raids. While the exact reduction in premiums may vary, many major insurers advise installing anti-ram posts.
SECOM security is on-going, so we are always keeping an eye to make sure your security solutions are working as intended. We will service and maintain your anti ram-raid protection to keep it operational.
The installation of anti-ram posts outside shops deters thieves, which reduces incidents, and brings shoppers back out onto the streets. Jewellery shops, for example, rely on their customers feeling safe and protected
Speak to one of our expert Consultants to discuss your needs and get a free quote
We’ll visit your business to discuss your anti ram-raid protection requirements.
Our installation teams will visit your site and install your physical security solution, giving you peace of mind.
We'll make sure your anti ram-raid protection solutions are robust and work well for years to come.
We offer a wide range of security solutions at SECOM to complement our anti ram-raid protection posts. Our services include sophisticated CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions to provide holistic protection for your business. Many of these security solutions can be linked up together to provide a complete solutions, much of which you can view and control from an app on your phone. Trust SECOM’s consultants to build a bespoke security plan that works for you.
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With the increasing sophistication of criminals combined with the reduction in investigation of robberies, businesses are increasingly left to fend for themselves. The police have fewer and fewer resources to adequately investigate these crimes, and often many cases go unclosed without a single suspect identified.
That’s why you need to take your safety into your own hands. The potential cost of a ram-raid on a UK high street business can be anywhere from £10,000 to £60,000. For many businesses, that could be enough to drive them out of business. The emotional cost of ram-raids shouldn’t be ignored either as it can destroy the motivation and confidence of a business owner.
We perform regular audits and checks on installed anti ram-raid protection. Since every business is different, we perform these checks at regular intervals that make sense for you and your business.
Speak to our teams about our audits and maintenance, and we will work with you to visit as regularly as you need.
Every office holds its unique fingerprint, even those designed identically. That’s why our assessors make on-site visits—to grasp your business’s layout and tailor an efficient anti ram-raid protection. It’s a chance for you to voice any concerns about your office, ensuring your physical security solution performs its duty, and granting you peace of mind.
We also offer our protection in the fields of fire life & safety, fire suppression, fire detection, fire stopping, CCTV, access control systems, emergency lighting and much more. Please inform our experts if you want to integrate multiple SECOM safety measures into your business.