Northumberland County Council saw significant savings in repair and replacement costs after applying a synthetic DNA solution to protect vacant and vulnerable properties from metal and asset theft. Schools, libraries, former council offices, and plant facilities were coded to prevent future attacks. The protective measures have had a positive impact on crime across Northumberland County Council's properties. Following expensive repairs due to lead roof thefts, the council used DNA Protec's cost-effective deterrent solution, and since treatment with SelectaDNA, there have been no further thefts from protected buildings.