Your summer secured with Squire

Many of you reading this will be readying yourselves for the summer holidays, preparing to jet off abroad, enjoy a staycation or even just make the most of the light, warm nights in the garden or by heading off on a scenic bike ride.

But being out of the home, especially for long periods of time, gives opportunists the perfect chance to look for ways to gain access to your property. The summer months provide even further, more convenient access, with windows and doors often left open. 

In this blog, we’ll take you through some simple security upgrades you can make to ensure your home, and your prized possessions, stay safe while you enjoy your summer.

Securing sheds and outbuildings

According to a survey conducted by home insurance provider Aviva, 57% of the 1500 people surveyed have a shed in their garden. Perfect for storing large, often expensive items that you wouldn’t keep in the home, sheds are a great addition, yet around 38% of respondents said they didn’t check their shed was locked before going on holiday, and a further 37% said they don’t check it before leaving the house for the day.

When you consider that sheds and outbuildings are often used to store bicycles, gardening equipment and tools, which make up some of the most stolen items, it’s important to assess the security you’re using as we head into the main summer season.

Opting for a highly weatherproof, robust padlock is a great deterrent for would-be thieves and our All-Terrain padlock range is perfect for securing sheds and outbuildings. Available in a variety of shackle lengths to suit different outdoor applications, these padlocks are designed to withstand even the toughest of conditions while providing high security.

Protect summer rentals

Data from the most recent census revealed that there were around 70,000 holiday homes in the UK , visited by around 200,000 people in England and Wales.

Often, holiday home owners do not live in the same area as their rental, so providing an easy, convenient way to hand over keys to holidaymakers is crucial. 

Keysafes offer the perfect alternative to complicated handover instructions. Our new range of KeyKeeps™ are designed to be mounted to walls and are constructed to be highly weatherproof, with a die-cast alloy construction which is highly attack resistant. With a choice of a rolling combination lock or buttons, KeyKeep™ also comes in portable versions, ideal for hanging on gates or for locking internal keys away inside the rental. It’s easy to reset the codes too, so you can change it after each guest for an additional layer of security.

Bolster beach hut security

There are around 20,000 beach huts on the UK coastline, each one containing often expensive cooking and camping equipment, as well as personal items for a day on the beach.

While you might innocently keep your phone or tablet inside while you enjoy a dip in the sea, opportunists could be scoping the unlocked huts for smaller items they can easily take without being noticed.

If you’re one of the 20,000 beach hut owners in the UK, ensure your beach day isn’t ruined by investing in a high-quality, weatherproof padlock to keep your possessions secure. Our range of Marine Grade padlocks are constructed with stainless steel, ideal for harsh environments where the lock could be exposed to salt water and other corrosive elements.

Their weatherproof designs help to keep water, dirt and debris out of the locking mechanism, and offer anti-drill cylinders to ensure extra peace of mind.

Defy thieves with effective motorcycle security

When the sun’s out, motorcyclists are also out, and while Bennetts Bike Social  reports that overall motorcycle thefts are down in June when compared to May, it’s not the time to be complacent.

For many years, motorcyclists have struggled with rising theft rates, and the news is awash with video clips of bikes being stolen by brazen thieves in broad daylight.

When locking up your motorcycle this summer, it’s important to layer your security for the best defence. Start with a disc lock, such as our Defiant®, a maximum security disc lock made from angle grinder resistant material. Small and easy to stash in your bike luggage when you’re on the move, Defiant® features an anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump cylinder, protecting the lock against the most common forms of attack.

While a disc lock acts as a great visual deterrent, it’s important to take additional security measures too. View our full range of motorcycle security, from padlock and chain sets to helmet locks, here.

Convenient bike security

Thousands of bicycles are stolen each year in the UK, so investing in a high-quality lock is critical, especially if you’re leaving your bike in public or out of sight.

So, whether you’re locking up your bike for a day in the office, or securing it at a café after a day of taking in the sun on a ride, make sure you have a lock that’ll stand up to even the most determined of thieves.

Our Straplok™ 35/380 is the ideal lock for those on the go. Easily wearable around the waist, Straplok™ 35/380 is made from robust, high-tensile steel cores to protect against cutting, while its Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Silver approval provides peace of mind that it has been tested to stringent security standards.

Voted Cycling Weekly’s ‘Best Wearable Bike Lock 2025’, Straplok™ 35/380 offers serious, convenient protection for every type of rider.

Get the most out of your bike security and view our full range here.

This summer, stay one step ahead of opportunists and invest in high-quality security to protect your home and your possessions.

Discover our full range of general security, motorcycle and bike security solutions.