Best Safes & Lockboxes — 1 year (2026)

Pros

• Programmable digital keypad with emergency override keys
• Solid steel construction resists prying
• Pre-drilled holes for wall or floor mounting

Cons

• 14 litre capacity suits documents and small valuables only

Pros

• 51 litre capacity fits jewellery, documents and larger valuables
• Programmable digital keypad lock
• Bolt-down kit included for permanent fitting

Cons

• Heavy unit, needs two people to position

Pros

• Mechanical dial combination, no batteries needed
• Weatherproof housing suits outdoor wall mounting
• Fixing kit included for immediate installation

Cons

• Combination must be remembered, no app backup

Pros

• Compact 115x95x40mm size suits most door frames
• 4-digit combination gives thousands of code options
• Heavy duty, weatherproof build

Cons

• Small internal space fits only a few keys

Pros

• Large capacity suits passports, cash and jewellery
• Electronic keypad plus 2 manual override keys as backup
• Sturdy steel construction

Cons

• Bulky footprint needs a dedicated cupboard or closet space

Pros

• 30-minute fire resistance rating protects documents in a house fire
• Compact portable size with carry handle
• Sturdy key lock mechanism

Cons

• Small internal capacity suits documents rather than bulky valuables

Pros

• Independently certified fireproof and waterproof protection
• Well-known lock brand with reliable key mechanism
• 10 litre capacity suits documents and small valuables

Cons

• Heavier than a basic non-certified lockbox

Pros

• UL certified fire and waterproof protection for A4 documents
• Lockable chest suits deeds, passports and certificates
• Established UK document safe brand

Cons

• A4 chest format less suited to bulky valuables

Pros

• Removable shackle allows secure fastening to railings or pipework
• 4-digit combination gives 10,000 possible code settings
• Magnetic key holder keeps keys up to 8cm secure inside

Cons

• Combination-only, no companion smartphone app

Pros

• Set-your-own 4-digit combination, no fixed factory code
• Durable 83mm wide metal body with weatherproof shutter
• Well-known, widely reviewed lock brand

Cons

• Some reviewers note the shackle hardware feels lighter duty than the body

Pros

• Well-known, widely reviewed lock brand
• Weather-resistant aluminium build for outdoor mounting
• Mounting hardware included for immediate fitting

Cons

• Set combination dial only, no app or digital backup

Pros

• Extra-large body holds more keys than compact key safes
• Weather-resistant construction suits outdoor wall mounting
• Mounting kit included for immediate fitting

Cons

• Larger footprint needs more wall space than compact safes

Pros

• Accredited under the Police Preferred Specification scheme
• Anti-bump solenoid with auto-lockdown after failed PIN attempts
• Wall and floor fixing points included for permanent mounting

Cons

• 8-litre capacity suits documents and valuables rather than bulky items

Pros

• 130dB built-in alarm deters tampering and forced entry
• Steel construction with steel locking bolts
• Wall and floor fixing points included for secure mounting

Cons

• Alarm runs on an internal battery that is worth checking periodically

Pros

• Weather-resistant zinc alloy body for outdoor mounting
• Combination lock holds several spare keys
• Budget-friendly entry point into keyed access safes

Cons

• Combination dial is smaller and fiddlier than premium key safes