| Burglars prefer to break into a house through the back door or window. A criminal can use the alleyway at the back of a terrace without having to be seen, even in broad daylight. A lockable gate to an alleyway helps to keep the number of burglaries down. In some parts of the country, it has been demonstrated that a gate can bring down the number of rear access burglaries by up to 90%. Preventing burglary is not the only good reason for fitting an alley gate. It stops fly-tipping, littering, people using the alleyway as a toilet for their dogs, and noisy anti-social behaviour behind the houses. It can help the people in your street reclaim your alleyway. It also gives children a safe and secure place to play. It can stop them running into the road and strangers cannot just walk in. | Benefits of alleygating include: Reduced risk of burglary Reducing nuisance behaviours such as dog fouling and criminal damage Preventing unauthorised access Giving children a safe and secure place to play. Creating a community space |
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