Intruder Alarms Put Criminals Off

An alarm system changes the situation immediately.

A professionally installed intruder alarm can:

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• create an instant audible deterrent

• draw attention to suspicious activity

• reduce the time an intruder is willing to stay on site

• alert keyholders or a monitoring centre quickly

• help reduce loss, disruption and damage​

Homes with good physical security measures are far better protected, with one major UK study finding they were up to 49 times more protected against burglary than homes with no security measures in place.

CCTV Is an Effective Layer of Protection

CCTV does two important jobs. It helps deter crime, and it helps capture evidence.

A modern CCTV system can:

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• make an offender think twice before approaching

• record suspicious behaviour, entry attempts and incidents

• help identify people, vehicles and movement around the property

• support police investigations with usable footage

• allow remote viewing from your smartphone or device

Research reviewed by the College of Policing found that CCTV is associated with an average 16% reduction in crime, with the strongest impact on vehicle and property crime.

Visible Security Sends a Clear Message​​

Data from security studies and police reports consistently show that visible security systems are the single most effective deterrent.

• Reduction in Risk: Homes with a visible, working professional alarm system are up to 60% less likely to be targeted by burglars

• Deterrence Factor: Approximately 90% of convicted burglars admitted they would actively avoid a property if they saw a visible alarm or CCTV system.

• Abandonment Rate: If an alarm is triggered during a break-in, roughly 74% of intruders abandon the attempt immediately without taking anything.