Secured by Design: Setting the standard for security

If you are in the built environment sector, Secured by Design can help you establish a foundation of safety, creating safer environments for everyone.

We set the standard across planning and construction projects, advising on the design of secure spaces across all building types. For 35 years, SBD has been the gold standard for crime prevention in the built environment. Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach minimises crime risk, enhancing the long-term value and sustainability of buildings.

We provides expert guidance on designing secure spaces across all building types to those engaged within the specification, design and build of new premises – as well as those undertaking major or minor property refurbishment. Secured by Design’s freely accessible Design Guides, aligned with Building Regulations across the UK, provide critical specifications for secure design across diverse sectors – residential, education, health, transport, commercial. These guides are continually updated to reflect evolving criminal tactics and technological advancements.

And our accreditation scheme – the Police Preferred Specification – gives a recognised standard to security products that can deter and reduce crime.

Over 7,000 products from hundreds of companies across 30+ categories have achieved Police Preferred Specification, including:

• Physical Security: Doors, windows, locks, walling, perimeter security, safes
• Asset Protection: Asset marking, bicycle/motorcycle security, external storage
• Electronic Security: Alarms, CCTV, IoT connected security solutions

By prioritising Police Preferred products, potential weaknesses in building security will be mitigated, reducing the risk of break-ins, theft, and vandalism and preventing the need for subsequent post-crime remediation.

Find out more: https://www.securedbydesign.com/