Today - the 22nd of September - is the first day of autumn. The nights have already started drawing in, and the days will only get shorter from here.
Autumn can be a magical time, but unfortunately, the longer nights do make things easier for burglars. According to insurance data from recent years, break-ins become 34% more common after the clocks have gone back, and it's not hard to guess why: criminals generally prefer to operate under cover of darkness, and there's more darkness to be had in autumn and winter than in spring and summer.
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Selecting the right security system for your home or business can be a tricky business. There are so many different types of security system to chose from - is one as good as any other?
Well, not exactly. Different security systems are suited to different jobs, so when you're trying to pick the ideal system for your premises, you should first ask yourself what exactly you're trying to achieve.
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According to Statista, the number of burglary offences recorded in England and Wales dropped off massively between 2002/03 and 2019/20.
- In 2002/03, the total number of burglaries in England and Wales stood at approximately 890,100.
- By 2019/20, the total number stood at around 365,000 - a whopping 525,000 difference!
With such a huge change in the number of burglaries occurring, it's fair for homeowners to ask whether or not they even need a home security system. Well, we at IDS Security Systems believe - despite the significant drop in burglaries over the last 15 years or so - that an efficient and effective home security system is still worth investing in.
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Thinking of investing in a home security system? Wondering whether it's worth the cost?
It's easy to convince yourself that you can get by without a security system. Depending on where you live, you're probably not all that likely to be the victim of a break-in. But house alarms and security cameras are like insurance policies: by the time you actually want one, it's usually too late.
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Burglar alarms are designed to alert homeowners and deter thieves. Depending on the type of burglar alarm you install, the way they work will differ slightly. Ultimately, though, burglar alarms work by detecting movement, often at entry/exit points within the home. Once a motion sensor has been triggered, a loud alarm/siren will sound in order to draw attention to the potential intruders.
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