Low Cost Interventions
5. Alley Gating
Alley gates are lockable barriers installed to restrict access to alleyways behind residential properties, primarily to prevent burglary and other crimes such as, anti-social behaviour and littering.
Cost ranges from £158 - £1453.21.
The costs vary significantly due to different requirements for each gate
Installation can take between half a day to a full day, a further 24-48 hrs may be required if posts need to be concreted in.
Routine maintenance would cost between £50-£150 a year.
Effectiveness
Evidence suggests alley gates reduce domestic burglary/anti-social behaviour and littering, with no indication of crime displaced elsewhere, the Cost Benefits Analysis is generally positive, with benefits of up to £2.19 per £1 spent