Modern technology is making it easier to fight crime at home and at work, but burglars are still vigilant and opportunistic. For businesses, break-ins are only part of the picture, with antisocial behaviour also a concern.
Visible security can put off criminals looking for an easy job, and some systems also help identify suspects so they can be prosecuted. Some areas become crime hotspots, and that makes it worth acting, whether you own a home or a business there. Here is how the main systems help.
Intruder alarms
Police forces and crime prevention organisations widely encourage the use of intruder alarms, and some home insurance policies make one a condition of cover. Visible alarms also matter on your street. If several houses have them and yours doesn’t, yours is the more likely target. If every property has one, criminals may stop coming to the area at all.
Even when an alarm doesn’t stop someone breaking in, it limits how much they can take. The noise alerts people nearby and leaves the intruder far more likely to be caught.
CCTV systems
CCTV is increasingly common in homes and businesses as installation costs fall. People are less likely to commit a crime in front of a camera, because the chance of being caught is higher. Footage is also regularly used as hard evidence to identify and prosecute suspects.
Cameras help where a property faces more than burglary. In a shop they can reveal employee theft, outside a pub or bar they can help reduce violence, and at home they may capture car theft that you can pass on to the police.
Where each system helps most
- Intruder alarm: deters break-ins and limits time inside
- CCTV: deters crime and provides evidence for police and insurers
- Both together: the strongest protection for homes and businesses
Taking the next step
Whether you want an intruder alarm, CCTV or a combination of the two, the right system depends on your property and the risks it faces. Speak to us today about installing security that works.
