In the majority of the reported burglaries to dwellings over this period had been secured however forced entry was made. The reality is that unless you have full security shutters on all your windows, your home security can be breached by smashing a window. If you have decent locks on doors it will make it harder for the offender to easily remove items from your property who will then have to get the property out the same way they got in. The fitting of an alarm system that has an audible alarm as well as a number of internal high pitch squealers is highly recommended. If the home is then broken into the internal squealers will go off which are very painful to a persons hearing making the offender(s) leave the building immediately. As a result the offender is generally only able to steal one or two items on the way out (no time to find your secret safe/hiding spot) The external alarm will also be able to be heard by neighbours and this should make the offender make a hasty retreat as there is now a chance that police will be called and they could get caught. From reading the latest reported crime it appears that alarm systems were not fitted as the offender(s) had time to search through dwellings and take a large number of items.
The prices of alarm systems are now relatively cheap and you do not have to pay on going costs of having the alarm system monitored by a security company. Most modern alarm systems now have the capability to ring your mobile phone if the alarm goes off. Some alarm systems also have the capability to send video footage (if fitted) so you can see if anyone is in your dwelling. Having a visible alarm system can also be a deterrent to an offender.
Crime Bulletins contain guidelines only in relation to crime prevention advice.
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