Theft prevention: When and where do thieves attack?

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“Who turned the clock? Is it already this late?” – Nowhere are these words of the “Pink Panther” more relevant than at the end of October, when the transition from summer time to winter time occurs. It gets dark early, the nights are long and the days are short. Burglars also take advantage of this longer “working day” as they can detect sooner if someone is on a property. If the light is not on in the dark, you can usually assume that no one is home.

The increased incidence of theft in autumn and winter can be statistically proven, but its frequency still depends on various factors. We’re also spending more time inside our own four walls, making thieves more reluctant to break in. They also prefer residential properties where they suspect valuable prey. Another important criterion is easy escape routes for criminals.

How high is the risk of theft where you live?

After all, the fact that there is no uniform picture of the risk of theft is also shown in the position control of furniture insurance. Here you can enter the zip code of your community of residence and find out which days and months your community is most affected. For me, these are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, as well as – no, not the actual winter months – March, April and July. In general, the data shows that areas with high population density, many single-person households and close to the national border or highway entrance are most affected by thefts.

So thieves may have time and place preferences, but ultimately they are not picky and will break in wherever is easiest for them. Therefore it is important to stop them. Of course, doors and windows should always be closed while you are away. Announcing your presence, good neighborly assistance, and being vigilant about your current location on social media also reduce the risk of break-in.

Alarm and surveillance systems provide protection

But protection only becomes comprehensive with alarm systems, video surveillance and motion detectors. If you are considering installing an alarm system in your home or apartment, you can choose between a wired or wireless or WiFi alarm system. The latter is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized residences, is easier to install and can be easily repositioned. They also do not require any structural intervention.

The situation is similar with video surveillance. Wireless surveillance systems are easier to install than wired systems because there is no need to lay any network cables. Security cameras in the system can be repositioned with little effort and additional cameras can be integrated into the surveillance system. However, it is easier for hackers to infiltrate the system.

An important component of surveillance systems and alarm systems are motion detectors, which, as the name suggests, detect movements in the detection area. Infrared, ultrasound or microwaves make it possible to detect changes in the monitored environment and send a corresponding signal to the monitoring system or alarm system.

Therefore, comprehensive protection against thieves is possible. Ultimately, it is your personal security needs that play the central role in preventing theft.

Source : Blick