Protecting your property

Get alleygates

Alleygating is a very simple crime reduction measure that can successfully reduce burglaries, antisocial behaviour and fly-tipping.

They are lockable steel gates that can be installed at the end of back alleyways and passages.

Apply for an alley gate

To apply for an alley gate:

  1. We'll need to assess your street.
  2. If you're eligible, we'll help you with the application process.

Email community.safety@rochdale.gov.uk to start the application process

Benefits of alley gates

Where installed crimes like burglary, theft and criminal damage have been reduced. Even better, a significant number of residents say they feel safer.

As well as reducing burglaries, there are other advantages like:

  • Reduced fear of crime
  • Reduction in malicious fires
  • Safer play areas for your children
  • Reduced opportunities for fly-tipping and littering
  • Reduced opportunities for youths to cause annoyance – this could mean anything from drinking in the alleys to taking drugs, and illegal off road biking.
  • Fewer problems with stray dogs
  • Improved community spirit, and a sense of ownership of the alleys
  • Reduced opportunities for fly-tipping and littering