CCTV Systems
The best way to protect yourself from break-in is by having a monitored home security system or a standalone camera system.
Did you know crime was found to have decreased by 13% in places with CCTV compared to those without. (College of Policing)
How can CCTV help you?
Monitored camera systems can provide you with more information regarding an incident such as;
How many people were there? Which direction did they come from? Where have they been while at the property?
What is the description of the intruder? (ie clothing, height & Build) Were they using a vehicle?
These are all questions asked when an incident has occurred and cannot be answered by an intruder alarm system alone.
“Over 95 percent of the collective number of CCTV cameras in the UK are operated privately”
Did you know cctv ..
- Has a significant impact on reducing crime rates
- Led to greater reductions in crime in the UK compared to other countries.
- Works best with other forms of security such as; Intruder Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, Secure Fencing and Lighting.
- It is estimated by experts that as much as 67% of burglaries could be prevented if people had security cameras in their own homes.
- Crime falls when the likelihood and consequences of of getting caught rise.
- Crime costs the economy £35 billion pounds a year or £31 per week for every household in the uk
- One of the biggest developments in recent years in the surveillance and security industry is the update of the Data Protection Act in 2018. This update meant that anyone in the UK has a right to request any footage of themselves that has been captured.
Why this system?
- Catch offenders in the act of committing a crime
- Capture footage of offenders whilst in the act. (They do not want to be observed!!)
- If most people in the area use CCTV you will assist in protecting other properties and preventing crime within your community.
- Monitored systems can deploy Police Officers and Security Staff in the event of an intrusion.
- Reduce fear of Crime within your properties local area
- Aid Police Investigations, Gather Information and Monitor behaviour on your property.
Please do not be fooled by cheap DIY systems, these systems very rarely provide clear footage and often will not be considered for evidence in court. Most offenders can easily spot these systems.