Caceres and Badajoz between cities with the lowest rate of thefts, according to a study by the company.
The cities with the highest rate of theft in December 2006 were Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Malaga, while those that registered fewer incidents of this type were Almeria, Badajoz, Caceres, Coruna and Santander
This was indicated by the company Prosegur Activa in a press release through which warned that the Christmas thefts occur more in Spain than in summer, the second season more incidences by the long period in which the houses and some businesses remain closed.
Thus, as recommendations to help prevent and deal with robberies, especially SMEs, the company cited the installation of a security system connected to a central alarm node, as well as the strength of doors and window guards in business.
Similarly, advised to use a security lighting that serves as a brake against intrusion and keep a file of photographs and bills valuables, with their serial numbers, for submission to the insurer in case of a robbery.
In addition, Prosegur recommended to inform a trusted person or neighbor that the business will remain closed during a specified time and leave a contact telephone number as well as notify that person the name of the person who agrees to business in his absence (employee , Cleaning person, technical *) or if on the other hand nobody should have access in their absence.
In the event that these people detected something suspicious should immediately notify the State Security Forces. Alike, Prosegur advised request that someone is responsible for collecting correspondence assiduously, as well as make backup copies of digital information out of business and close stopcocks water and gas; addition to disconnect electrical appliances.
Faced with a robbery, the report recommended retaining the strongest features of the thief to describe it later in the police, as well as avoid concentrating its attention on the weapon, if the thief keeps separate and transmit to the police any information that we have on the robbery.