Upgrade your home security in 2018

What new projects have you got lined up for your property in 2018?

If improving your home security is on your list of things to do this year, then make a start by reviewing your current situation. Are your windows and doors secure? Do you have a working intruder alarm? Is it time to install exterior motion-sensor lighting or even CCTV?

House burglaries are not as common as you might think – but don't get complacent

Let’s look at the figures.

For the period of October 2016 to September 2017, a breakdown in crime from Hampshire Constabulary showed 10,789 incidents of burglary. The figure from Surrey Police for the same period was 6181. Thames Valley Police recorded 13,725 burglaries.

However, it’s important not to get complacent. Police UK reports the following:

Homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures.
Good window locks and strong deadlocks can make a big difference.

Yale Locks - For Security and Peace of Mind

Yale is one of the most respected names in the locking industry, and there’s a reason for that. Yale British Standard products are backed by the police and insurance companies as well as Secured by Design accredited.

From door locks and home alarms to CCTV systems and IP cameras, Yale products have been tested to the highest levels of reliability and durability under attack. They also come with a consumer guarantee against faulty workmanship, materials and function to give you peace of mind.

6 Ways to Improve Your Window Security

1. Window sensors

To deter an intruder from trying to prise open a window, you can fit a contact alarm that will emit an alert when force is used to break in via a window.

However, an alarm like this can’t detect the difference between a window being opened rather than being forced. Instead, glass break sensors can be used to raise the alarm at the sound of breaking glass.

For ultimate window protection, you can use contact alarms and sensors together.

Security for Retail Premises

For retailers, there’s a balance between making stores a welcoming venue for customers while at the same time protecting staff and goods.

However, security features for retail premises can be discreetly installed to ensure that they don’t impact on your day-to-day trading activities - inconspicuous intruder alarms, CCTV and access control can all be used to help protect your business from theft and other malicious activities.

Smart Home Security - Home Automation to Keep Your Property Protected

Home automation is all about being able to take electronic control of household devices. This could be anything from clocks and computers to kettles and washing machines.

Smart houses and home automation have transformed the world of security by connecting locks, lights, alarms and surveillance equipment to the internet. The result is improved property protection for homeowners who are able to increase security at the touch of a button or by voice command.