Hardstaff Barriers Urge Business Owners To Secure Their Premises During Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner. Kids and adults alike are busy carving pumpkins, decorating their houses and preparing to wear their scariest outfits, on the spookiest night of the year.

But, putting the trick or treating and fun aside, October 31 can also be one of the riskiest times of the year, particularly for burglary, criminal damage and violent crime.

Spike in crimes during Halloween

In recent years, major newspapers in London, Surrey, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Devon, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, in the United Kingdom (UK) have reported a spike in crimes during Halloween.

Scott Rose, a renowned Security Expert, is urging companies to ensure that their premises are properly secured

Hardstaff Barriers, which specializes in vacant property barriers, access control and perimeter security solutions, is warning business owners, in particular, to be extra vigilant during the Halloween celebrations. Scott Rose, a renowned Security Expert, is urging companies to ensure that their premises are properly secured and that vacant properties are protected with robust concrete or steel barriers.

Barrier systems and accessories expert

Hardstaff Barriers is a globally renowned company that provides a wide range of barrier systems and accessories, which includes gates and fences, so as to offer a quick solution for blocking entrances and gateways for commercial and private properties.

Scott Rose, the Business Development Manager at Hardstaff Barriers, said “Halloween is a fun annual event enjoyed by many, but it’s a time for us all to be on our guard.”

Securing businesses to avoid damage and unauthorized access

Scott Rose adds, “Businesses may think that Halloween doesn’t affect them, but with more people out and about on October 31, it’s important to ensure that premises, particularly vacant ones, are properly secured to avoid damage and unauthorized access.”