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Gyms are a hive of activity \u2013 people coming and going, sometimes alone to the gym or in pairs or family and friend groups to use the spa facilities or the pool \u2013 and there are possessions left unattended all the time, and areas that are not under surveillance, which means that they are the perfect hunting ground for thieves. Phones, cash, Rolex watches, even a Ferrari have all been stolen through theft from gyms.<\/p>\n
However, we are here to help you make sure that you have as little risk of theft as possible while working out.<\/p>\n
The element of a gym that thieves can take advantage of is the fact that everyone\u2019s valuables are stored in a locker, and the locker rooms cannot be surveilled by CCTV. Locker room mentality means that no one is really looking too closely at one another either as everyone is respecting each other\u2019s privacy. It\u2019s easy to blend in at a gym too, as a uniform of t-shirts and sweatpants or shorts are the norm.<\/p>\n
So, what do you look for in a gym to reduce the risk of theft?<\/p>\n
The main thing to look for is do they let anyone into the locker room, or is there a barrier to entry, like a swipe card system or code entry? This won\u2019t necessarily reduce the risk of theft, but it could narrow down the suspects.<\/p>\n
CCTV should be installed in the reception area, the car park and in the gym area itself. It will help prevent vandalism as well as theft, and any unsavoury behaviour. It also means that you\u2019ll feel safer if you\u2019re working out late at night.<\/p>\n
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When parking, make sure you\u2019re parking under a light and near a security camera. Being visible even in the dark and under surveillance will mean that thieves are less likely to pick your car to break into.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s tempting when you\u2019re in the gym to choose a locker that\u2019s tucked away in a corner, but this just gives thieves more cover to steal from you. Instead, choose a locker that\u2019s in a high traffic area, likely in the main area, near to the showers or the gym.<\/p>\n Never use an unsecured locker for your gym bag. Bring your own padlock so you know that your gym bag is as safe as it can be. Take a look at our favourite padlocks for gym lockers in this blog post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.safe.co.uk\/safezone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/43050-211x143.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
Further to this, don\u2019t leave your valuables in your car (preferably leave them at home) if you can help it. If you can\u2019t, keep them out of sight, in the glove box or in the boot, or in a vehicle safe<\/a>. This means that your thief will be less likely to break in, because they can\u2019t see anything worth breaking in for.<\/p>\nLockers & Padlocks <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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