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Storage Solutions You Can Trust
Call: 01623 700311
With crime levels rising across Mansfield, now is the time for residents and businesses to review how they protect their valuable belongings.
It is a sad fact that more than 12,000 crimes were recorded across four Mansfield neighbourhood policing areas during the last 12 months. In fact, April 2026 recorded the highest monthly total with over 1,100 reported incidents across Mansfield North, Mansfield East, Mansfield South and Mansfield Town Centre.
Violent and sexual offences were the most commonly reported crime categories, but theft-related offences, vehicle crime, criminal damage and anti-social behaviour have also featured prominently.
These crime statistics make for some scary reading, but they do not automatically mean that individuals will become victims. Instead, they should be used as a reminder for residents and businesses to think more carefully about how valuable possessions are stored and protected.
February 2026 was a quiet month with only 828 reported crimes. This climbed significantly in the following two months, culminating in 1,136 crimes in April 2026. This means there was an increase of more than 37% between February and April.
Fluctuations like this are often enough to encourage people to review their security arrangements and can highlight the fact that garages, sheds, workshops, lockups and business promises are often overlooked until concerns about security become more pressing. This is why it is important to take a proactive approach to security planning rather than being reactive.
Many high value items are routinely stored in locations that were never designed to provide professional security. This means things like power tools, DIY and gardening equipment, seasonal stock, excess business inventory, sports equipment, vehicle accessories and motorbike equipment are all commonly targeted and considered vulnerable. This is also the case for household belongings during house moves.
As collections of valuable items grow over time, garages and sheds can become crowded, making it difficult to secure things properly. We can often fall into the trap of thinking the theft only targets high-value luxury goods, when in reality, practical items with strong resale value can also be attractive targets.
Self storage is now becoming an effective way to reduce the amount of valuable property kept at home or on business premises. These purpose-built self storage facilities are designed with security in mind and offer CCTV monitoring, controlled access systems and secure individual units, as well as reducing clutter and risk at home and providing a flexible space for businesses who are experiencing growth.
This type of storage is also particularly useful during house moves, renovation projects, business expansions, and for seasonal stock fluctuations. Many people seem a garage or spare room is sufficient until they realise the quantity or value of their stored items has increased.
“Security is not about living in fear of crime but taking sensible precautions to help prevent it. The latest Mansfield crime figures provide a useful reminder to regularly review how valuable belongings are being stored. For many Mansfield residents and businesses, secure self storage is becoming one practical part of a wider approach to protecting valuable possessions.”
If you are interested in our self storage facilities for keeping your belongings safe and secure, please contact our team today and we’ll be able to advise you on what is best for your requirements and provide any additional information you may require.
With a monthly rolling contract at £115 per month, these smaller containers are ideal for storing infrequently used tools, making them accessible whenever needed.
Ideal for tradespeople, our 20ft storage units offer ample space for tools, equipment, and materials. Available on a monthly rolling contract at just £150 per month, they provide a convenient and cost-effective storage solution for your business needs.
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“Brilliant! Loxleys offer a very friendly helpful service; in a great location (even for Nottm); absolutely dry and mould free stored home contents; secure and safe; well priced. Highly recommend them for container storage. Thanks Ben and Luke.”
– S Stala
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“Great service! Easy access to the secure facility using your phone. Containers are nice and clean with good access to load and unload. If you need some temporary storage during a house move as we did you’d be hard pressed to beat Loxley’s”
– Stefan Thomas
Our Mansfield site has full-coverage 24hr CCTV, secured with electric gate access and has regular security patrols.
Our high quality containers are water-tight and treated with anti-condensation paint to ensure your items stay dry and clean.
Enjoy access to site 7 days a week. You will receive a lock and key so you can access your container unit whenever you need to.
Sleep easy with secure storage solutions on monthly rolling contracts, starting from just £115 per month.