Do Alarms Deter Burglars – In most cases the answer is Yes, they can only Help, the more you make a potential Burglar think about the risk they may be taking then the more chance is that they may move onto a potentially easier target (sad but true).
There are many Anti Burglar devices on the market today, some can be quite complex (and in many cases require professional installation) down to lots of DIY Security products that can be very affordable, easy to fit and very effective.
Visual Deterrents:
These come in many forms including:
- Outdoor Working Sirens & Flashing Strobes (sirens come in many forms).
- Outdoor Dummy Sirens & Flashing Strobes (these will make it look as if there is a working alarm at your property).
- Working CCTV Cameras (these provide a visual deterrent together with giving owners the comfort of being able to Safely monitor their property from Home or Away).
- Dummy CCTV Cameras (these will make a potential Burglar think that there may be CCTV on site).
- Dummy Alarm Sensors (these can be a great addition, placing them in positions that make it look as if you have been trying to conceal them will make potential Burglars Think).
- Real Alarm Sensors (outdoor working alarm sensors as found with Driveway Alarms which can be a great first or second line of defence to your property, highly recommended).
- Outdoor Flood Lights (with or without hidden Camera’s, some lights also have an audible sound as the light comes, as and when a visitor is detected, which can be a great option).
- Large Clear Signage (warning Alarms, CCTV or Dogs, making potential Burglars at least think Security has been considered).
- Discreet Signage & Window Labels (these will also inform a potential Intruder that Crime Prevention has been considered and may be in use).
- Indoor Lights Staying On or Coming On using a Timer (this makes it look as if someone is inside the building, especially using a timer).
- TV or Computer Simulators (these very affordable devices make it look as if someone is inside the property watching TV or using a Computer).
Audible Deterrents:
Just as effective as Visual deterrents can be Audible Sounds from Outside and Inside your Property, often more effective (recommended) when used in conjunction with one or more Visual Deterrents as listed above, the options include:
- Dogs Barking (there are dog barking machines that will detect a person outside your door and replicate a dog barking, which are very simple but effective deterrents).
- Driveway Alarms (using subtle sounds from inside the House, Garage or Shed by using a simple Wireless Receiver is unusual and unique, but very effective).
- Driveway & Perimeter Alarms with Outdoor Receivers (these are new to the market and can be very effective and recommended, using one or more outdoor Detectors wirelessly connected to an Outdoor Receiver results in a Burglar or Visitor being aware they have been Detected, one or more different Sound devices can be used to suit each application).
- A Radio (or similar) being left ON inside the property (using a timer can be even more effective but some modern devices may not automatically turn on using a timer, this needs to be checked).
- Speech Alerts (some devices can be used to play a pre-recorded message to visitors upon being detected, the messages could be informational giving directions or opening times or in the form of a Clear Warning that they should not be in this location at this time).
There are many Suppliers and Installers where information and advice can be obtained including our team at Ultra Secure Direct where we are more than happy to give Free & Honest Advice.
