Dear Resident,

Spring is upon us and people across the Humberside region are putting plants in their garden so look nice for the summer.

If this is something that you are currently doing, have you considered defensive planting at all?

Defensive planting is the process of using plants to add additional security to your garden, this is normally achieved by planting spiky plants and bushes around the perimeter of your garden or property, in areas where someone may try to climb over a wall or fence. 

This type of planting could also be considered under windows to make it more difficult for someone to get near them.

There are lots of plants/bushes you could consider including roses, holly, firethorn, or blackthorn, plus many more. There is information available on the internet to help you to choose which plants would look best in your garden.

So why not give defensive planting a go, it will make you garden look nice and increase your garden security at the same time. 

Feel free to share this message, or post on social media. Further crime prevention advice is available on the Secured by Design website.

Regards

Jamie

Jamie Steel

Crime Reduction

Humberside Police