Top 10 Deterrents for Burglars

Did you know that CCTV cameras are proven to be one of the most effective deterrents for home burglaries and car theft?

Most burglars want to be in and out of a house in less than five minutes. Burglars will most likely be seeking cash, jewellery, electrical equipment such as TVs, phones and tablets, laptops and car keys. Thieves are opportunists wandering the streets who will avoid difficult break-ins that were likely to attract attention.

Recent surveys suggest that 28% of adults take no measures to protect their property.

Having your car or home broken into can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on families. There is nothing more frightening than being home at the time that an opportunist thief breaks into your property. There are some small measures which homeowners should be mindful of to ensure any opportunists cannot be tempted.

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Top 10 deterrents for burglars

• CCTV camera
• Security Alarm system
• Sound of a barking dog
• Strong, solid doors with deadlocks fitted
• TV that has been switched on
• Locked windows
• Cars parked on driveway
• Overlooking property
• Surrounding fences and gates securing the property
• Motion-activated security lights

What to look for in a security camera system.

Making a decision based upon price isn’t always advisable when it comes to home security. Here are some points to bear in mind when choosing your camera.

Hardware

Resolution: Is it high-definition or lower? This will affect picture quality and upload speeds.

Night vision: Does it have an infrared LED for night vision?

Microphone: Useful in particular when the camera is used as a baby monitor.

Speaker: So that you can talk through it.

Movement: Can it pan, tilt and zoom via remote control?

Storage: Is there built-in storage (memory card slot) for saving recordings locally?

Power: Does it run on batteries and if so will it take rechargeable batteries? Or does it need to be plugged into mains power (if so, how long is the power cable?). Or can it take power over ethernet cabling (PoE)?

Networking: Can it work via ethernet cable or is it restricted to Wi-Fi?

Mounting: Can it be fixed to a wall or does it just sit on a flat surface?

Expandability: Can the system be expanded (and to what extent) with additional cameras and sensors for windows, doors and motion detection?

Software

Monitoring: How do you view the video – via web browser or mobile app or a monitor?

Motion detection: What capabilities and restrictions are there?

Alerts: Via email or SMS? For sound as well as movement?

Image clarity: Daytime and low-light quality.

Adjustable frame rates: This can be useful for varying the quality and file sizes of recording and streaming

Extra service costs: What is required for using the camera for streaming? Are subscriptions needed for storing and accessing videos remotely?

Cheap CCTV systems may not have a full suite of features and sufficient reliability.

One of the biggest pitfalls of cheap CCTV cameras is poor night vision capabilities. Having night vision will be critical to allow your security camera to record proper footage at night. Lower-end cameras will typically produce grainy video and allow you only a pixelated spotlight view when dark.

If you buy a security alarm or security camera system from a retailer you will be paying an inflated retail price for consumer grade technology. Why risk the emotional, financial and safety of your family and property?

Professional grade CCTV is not sold through retail chains – professional installation is the key.

Professional grade security alarms and CCTV are not sold through retail channels as they require professional installation. Knowing who to trust to install your security is most important. Finding a trusted, reputable company who offer the right products is fundamental to your home security.

Our team of experienced security technicians will draw on their years of expertise to ensure the correct placement of your security cameras and detection devices and professional installation of all cabling to ensure a clean finish with concealed cables.

Gronbek Security have been keeping Perth safe since 1981

Nobody should have to go through the trauma of having their property burgled, and there are some small measures which homeowners should be mindful of to ensure any opportunists cannot be tempted.

There has never been a better time to review your home security as we are anticipating an increase in theft and burglaries as the economic situation unfolds.

Gronbek Security have the best locksmiths and security technicians  in Perth. We are police licensed and the most trusted reputable company with 40 years’ experience. We are trusted by major Australian businesses in an industry where trust is paramount for the client.  We only provide the best quality service and products.

We have years of experience installing professional grade security alarms and have the best prices for all the professional grade CCTV brands in particular Hikvision and Dahua.

Please note every system supplied by Gronbek Security must be installed by a Gronbek Security technician.

Call (08) 9433 3311 today for a free quote.