So last week we made the 10 minute walk from Reading town centre to Prospect Street. Now it’s time to walk in the other direction. Turning out of Prospect Mews Right, then left onto Oxford Road and it’s hard to miss the first landmark thanks to the rail bridge painted with doves (at least we think they […]
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Storys of intrest from Abbey Gate locksmiths
Exploring the Oxford Road Part 1, Prospect Mews to the Butts
It’s been over a year since we moved our workshops, showroom and offices to central Reading from Caversham. The move made me realise I knew little about the area we now call home. I decided to brave the weather, grab my coat, and have a walk towards the centre of Reading to research the history […]
Recruiting talented people NOW!
Abbey Gate Locksmiths and Security Engineers together with Smiths Security Services are currently recruiting apprentices across Berkshire and North Hampshire in Reading, Basingstoke, and Newbury. Positions are open to everyone; but you must NOT have a criminal record. Together with our in house training you’ll be sent to locations across the country for training with […]
Abbey Gate running once more
On the 5th April 2020 Alexander Underwood ran the Mortimer 10k. The course wound its way through the beautiful West Berkshire countryside. Fast forward to the 1st of May and race number 2 commenced at Newbury Racecourse. Another 10k had Alex run around a track normally reserved for horse racing. A chip time of 53:26 […]
Police warning about Covid-19 online scams
With Covid-19 vaccination programs continuing to expand nationwide it’s almost inevitable that criminals will take advantage of the good news. Some councils have reported a 40% increase in reported scams within 12 months. Reading Borough council have stated: “The NHS is leading the vaccine programme and is prioritising vulnerable groups to receive the injection first. […]
Spotting the Con
In the UK there has been a surge in bogus locksmiths preying on the public who may not be in a position to question the companies credentials and claim’s. The locksmith industry is currently unregulated in the United Kingdom and despite the best efforts of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) this is unlikely to change […]
Burglary statistics during the 2020 lockdown
While official crime and burglary statistics for 2020 have not been released, Alexander from Abbey Gate locksmiths has sourced enough information to provide an early insight into burglary trends in 2020. The good news: Burglary of domestic dwellings has fallen by 37%. This has been largely attributed to more residents being at home for a […]
Rural crime at an 8 year high
Rural crime in the South East followed the trend across the UK and increased to an 8 year high. In the South East the cost of crime was up 0.6% to £8.6 million. Nationwide the estimated cost was £53.4 million. Not surprisingly the rise in crime is being linked to organised crime with agricultural machinery, […]
Safer Streets Fund
The Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary will both be bidding for grants of £550,000 as part of the Safer Streets Fund to fight Acquisitive crime, the types of crime that are most likely to affect the public. The fund is aimed at tackling burglary, robbery and vehicle crime. Steps include changing road and pavement […]
Meet your local locksmith from Abbey Gate
As a locksmith company we are a close team who serve our local communities with pride. We are diverse individuals and want our customers to know who we are and who is coming when the call is made to us. For us we do not want to be a faceless company. Does Abbey Gate have […]