Lock Snapping vulnerable uPVC Euro Profile cylinder door locks documentary

Описание: West Yorkshire has the highest burglary rate in the country due a unique breaking and entry method. Originating in Bradford near Leeds, lock snapping or cylinder snapping of uPVC and composite type Euro Profile Cylinder door locks is rising.

Vulnerable Euro Profile door cylinders are fitted to millions of homes across the country, some burglars have discovered how easy it is to break the lock and walk in through the front door.

Since 2009 the figures for this type of burglary have risen steadily and now accounts for a quarter of all burglaries in West Yorkshire. It can take anywhere between 20 seconds and 2 minutes to break through a vulnerable type Euro Profile cylinder door lock.
A security expert managed to break through the lock in 42 seconds, stating that it will only take around 2 minutes and 30 seconds to go through an entire house.

How can you protect your home against lock snapping?
Fit anti-snap locks.

Contact CASAC (Community Action and Support Against Crime).
For the latest home security advice and tips then visit https://crimecrackdown.com for further information.

You can read more about the problem with vulnerable uPVC door locks on the BBC website.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...