Burglars Avoid Homes with Intruder Alarms

How effective are burglar alarms?

Bristol suffers over 7000 burglaries each year. Protect your home by reviewing your current security measures.

• Home Office reports show that 84% of thieves are deterred by alarms and 82% would be put off by CCTV equipment
• The installation of alarms on some estates in Safe and Secure Homes Schemes have reduced intrusions by over 70% leading to an increase in reported feelings of safety by residents.

Plan how to protect your property

Where are the weak points in your home security?  Are there accessible windows, windows with no locks or an unlocked shed full of useful tools?   Are there prickly plants around the boundaries or up the side of you house?  How visible is the exterior burglar alarm box?   Is the alarm also visible at the back of the house?

Alarms prevent intruders

Police authorities in Bristol work with reformed criminals who report that it is much less risky to target a house without an alarm than one with.  Finding unalarmed houses is apparently easy.

So get an alarm as a warning device quickly and prevent break-ins to your home!

Pros and cons of the different types of burglar alarm

Alarms can be audible only, monitored or DIY.

• False alarms triggerred by badly installed DIY alarms are not looked on kindly by police or fire authorities and are therefore not recommended.
• Many alarm companies offer audible only alarms which are perfectly adequate for most homes.   Police and fire authorities will respond to these alarms if there is a reliable report of a burglary taking place.
• Alarm monitoring is carried out by an ARC where false alarms are identified and only true emergencies are sent to the police or fire services who respond immediately.

Effective Burglar Alarms

Getting the correct burglar alarm depends on finding one that suits each house and the people within it.  Some specialist Bristol alarm installation companies offer a free security survey and will help you identify the right alarm system for your home.  This individualised survey will pinpoint exactly what you and your home need to provide an effective deterrent to robbers and protection.   Using an NSI approved company guarantees police, fire service and insurance approval for their work and will help ensure that you feel safe in your home.