Security advice on buying euro cylinder door locks (online or not)

PW wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@googlegroups.com:

I am impressed with my Ultilion Locks

Have them delivered to a work address?

We had new windows and external doors fitted eight years ago. The fitters will know what sort of key and our address. Food for thought?

Ask a friend to order it for you.

....."I want to upgrade my Euro cylinder door locks to higher-security ones.".......

Just be a little careful as to what ebayers (or retailers) consider high security. In some instances it will just be spool pins which make it more difficult to pick or rake but can still be drilled or snapped. You probably want anti-drill and anti-snap. Once you have them installed how easy would it be to kick the door in. It is worth reviewing the bigger picture not just the locks if you have not already done so.

After we had the front door changed to a upvc one a couple of years ago I upgraded the lock to a kitemarked anti snap/bump/drill. I bought it from a proper locksmith shop who asked the same question. Reckoned he'd not heard of a single case locally where entry had been gained through snapping the lock, but more a couple where the door panel had simply just been kicked in...

A few years ago we had Mr Plod around to advise on home security. He told us of a jeweller, who had a steel plate in his front door and really good locks.

The scrotes went through the wall.

All you need to do is make sure someone else is an easier/better target.

Andy

Advice that sounds remarkably not unlike that given to those hiking through bear country in regard of choosing a walking partner carefully, i.e. make sure he can't run as fast as you! :-)