Abstract: A hinge bolt set is disclosed for improving security of hinged doors and the like, comprising a circular metal rod (1) adapted to be located in an edge face of a door (D) adajcent to but spaced from a hinge (H) and a synthetic resinous keep (7) adapted to be located in a opposing face of a door jamb (J), the keep having a tapered cavity (9) therein to receive a projecting end of the rod (1), which cavity terminates in an arcuate surface 13 to receive the bolt (1). The rod may be held in place by a knurled portion (3) and the keep with screws (17).