Prevent Someone Climbing Over a Fence - Burglary

ormus

dog/cat sh it smeared along the tops of fences is an idea.

if you can stand the flies.

irnbru_2

BargainJunky wrote: »

My mum had an attempted burglary yesterday and I'm trying to find what we can legally put on the top of her fence to try to secure the rear of the property.

How tall is the fence?

Gardenlaw might be useful.

Long-term solution would be Pyracantha or its ilk.

ukbill69

ormus wrote: »

dig a pit on your side of the fence and cover it with twigs etc...

Haha reminds me of that episode of Norman wisdom with the Germans.

eamon

Contact your NPT (neighbourhood policing team) for advice. May not be what you want to hear but at least you will have asked.
Natural hazards appear to be the best suggestion. Most house breakers are opportunistic and look for easy in/out.

diable

Like in Death Wish 2 I believe, 6 inch nails in planks of wood laid out in the garden ;o))))

Owain_Moneysaver

jim22 wrote: »

Buy your mam an illegal shotgun, get a couple of sessions how to use it. The do gooders won't be there when the toe rag comes her way.

Or as one sig I saw said:

Because when seconds count, the police take minutes to arrive.

ska_lover

what about cctv, you can buy dummy cameras cheap on the internet

BargainJunky

Thanks for all the replies I think she will be going with the trellis and something prickly planted beneath (or rather I will be on her behalf).

I could always install my seven and two year old boys on sentry duty in the back garden - the burglars would be running for cover after 5 minutes with them two!