How to deter burglars from targeting a house? Explains A.P.E Fire and Security

The security of a house is something that must never be compromised. One should protecting those who live in the house, as well as all of the possessions and assets, is something that must be treated as a priority.

If one is not careful, a house can appear vulnerable and appealing to potential burglars. Having poor or outdated security measures in place will inevitably increase the likelihood of unwanted personnel targetting a house.

There are many ways to reduce the risk of intruders from trying to gain illegal access into a house. Making sure that a property is fitted with the most reliable security devices is the most effective method of protecting a house– the systems use incredibly advanced technology that makes it extremely difficult for thieves to overcome.

Other ways

However, there are also other ways to improve a property’s security. For example, implementing a few clever tricks to make a house seem less attractive or by making a house appear as though it is occupied even when no one is present.

Below are outlined some of our top tips for discouraging burglars from targetting a house.

Intruder Alarms

The alarms can be placed wherever desired and they make a strong visual deterrent

Installing a high-quality, wireless intruder alarm system into a property is an extremely effective measure of protecting a property – government statistics have shown that around 60% of burglaries attempted on properties fitted with an intruder alarm are unsuccessful.

The alarms can be placed wherever desired and they make a strong visual deterrent when they are visible from outside. Should an alarm be activated, the user will be immediately notified.

Lock Doors & Windows

Locking doors and windows is so simple, but its value shouldn’t be underestimated. Opportunism is what causes most burglaries and seeing a window or door slightly ajar is a beacon of light for any passing burglars.

Doors and windows should certainly be locked during the night and when you’re absent, but it’s not too much effort to also keep them locked throughout the day.

External & Internal Lighting

One can install timers that will switch the lights on and off throughout the day

A huge factor in determining whether a house looks appealing to thieves is whether the property appears occupied. Lighting is a great way of making it seem as if someone is home, but leaving a lamps on all day is costly and is obvious to burglars that you aren’t home.

Instead, one can install timers that will switch the lights on and off throughout the day, as if someone is really home. It is also worth fitting motion sensor lights outside the main doors of a house to illuminate any thieves trying to hide their movements.

4K HD CCTV Systems

CCTV is probably the most intimidating visual deterrent. The mere sight of a CCTV camera is enough to make thieves be on their best behaviour as they know that their every move is being recorded.

People also feel much more comfortable and safer knowing that they have the presence of 24-hour CCTV outside their home, especially as remote monitoring allows to view exactly what’s happening outside a house whilst one is at work or even on holiday.

If the worst was to happen and property was robbed or damaged, CCTV footage can be given to the police to help find and identify the culprits.

Hide All Valuables

The more difficult a house is to access, the less likely a burglar will be to attempt to break-in

As previously mentioned, opportunism is often what generates break-ins, so it is needed to avoid giving an intruder any indication as to what’s inside a home. All valuables, such as phone, laptop and jewelry, should be kept out of sight and all curtains should be pulled after dark.

Exterior Measures

The more difficult a house is to access, the less likely a burglar will be to attempt to break-in. Having a robust fence around the perimeter of a house can put off intruders from attempting to enter the premises, especially if they have to avoid sharp points or anti-vandal paint.

To make it even harder for thieves to reach a property, one may consider installing an easy-to-use access control system. They provide a convenient and secure solution to control who has access to the building and can be fully integrated into an alarm system.