Minimize the chance of Burglary & Home invasion
As a locksmith and security consultant, we feel it is our responsibility to provide our site visitors with resources to keep them safe. Read our industry blog highlighting the best ways to minimize home invasion and burglary.
Breaking down burglaries with numbers
Every 13 seconds a home intrusion is happening. Most of these break-ins occur between 11 AM and 3 PM, this is a normal time no one is home. Just under 17% of the home that is broken into have a security system. Thieves typically choose the easier route of entry, this can be a window or unlocked door. Surprisingly over 33% of burglars walk through an unlocked front door. Less than 13% of robbers are caught by law enforcement due to the lack of witnesses or security surveillance systems. The numbers show the investment in a home security system can minimize the chances of a home intrusion.
What to do before home security installation?
You can guard your home against burglars by simply locking the door and locking windows while no one is home. Make sure to call a professional to replace any faulty locks because it would be easy for a thief to jig an old lock with a set of pliers or a screwdriver. Add on a heavy-duty deadbolt lock to reinforce door security. Statistics show that most robbers are neighbors that live nearby so you can just get friendly with the neighborhood to minimize your chances. If you are to go on vacation this would be a plus because they can be an extra set of eyes for your home. If you don’t trust the neighbors watching your home, you should definitely invest in a security system today!
Perks of security systems
Intruders typically get scared away from the property with the presence of a security system. The percentage of your home being broken into minimizes when you continue to invest in more add-ons such as a computerized key lock. These locks can be automatically activated just from a press of a button on a smartphone miles away from your home. So if you are quickly running out you don’t have to fear your door being left unlocked. Adding surveillance cameras can help you catch a perpetrator and hopefully get your belongings back if an intrusion were to occur. Overall adding a lock security system to your home give an added layer of protection to your family and your home giving you the ultimate sense of security.
Artery Lock: Areas Leading Home Security System Installer
If you have been putting off adding a home security system to your residence, contact Artery Lock today to receive an estimate and discuss options. We are happy to review which systems we recommend and the advantages of them.