Archive for the ‘Wirefree Burglar Alarms’ Category

Home Burglar Alarms

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

‘I wouldn’t be without my alarm. If it goes off it sends a text to my and my partner’s phone. If someone is actually in the home then we get another text when they activate another room’s sensor to confirm an intruder. My partner and her girls love the sense of security that they can [...]

Home Security and Burglary Statistics in the USA

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Further to our post on Home Security and Crime Rates in the USA, here’s a small section enlarged which shows the times when a property is most vulnerable and also the methods used to gain entry. At a time when there is one burglary every 15.4 seconds in the USA, Britain is unlikely to be [...]

Five Festive Home Security Tips

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Christmas is just around the corner again and at this time, our homes may not only be unoccupied for long periods as we visit friends and relatives, but will probably be full of valuable items both before and after the festive period. It’s time to make sure that your home security is up to date [...]

Home Security Through The Ages Infographic

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Further to our post on Home Security and Crime Rates in the USA, here’s a small section of the infographic on home security through the ages in more detail. It’s fascinating to see the development of home security and how an Englishman’s home became his castle and then his technological fortress in an attempt to [...]

Home Alarms or Guard Dogs

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Infographic from Thumbpress

Home Security and Crime Rates in the USA

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Another great infographic showing the effectiveness of Home Security in the USA. Whilst the figures may not totally agree with what is happening in the UK, it does give a good overview of the probabilty of a burglary if you have a home alarm and if you do not. It also covers the times of [...]

Protecting Your Home From Burglary

Monday, August 29th, 2011

In July, the Home Office published the British Crime Survey for 2010-2011 which revealed that domestic burglaries had risen by 14%. However, the 11,800 burglaries in Kent showed a decrease of 5% on last year’s figures. Paul Brandon, Assistant Chief Constable of Kent Police, said: “We are pleased to see a continuing fall in overall [...]

Security Alarms and Operation Bumblebee

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Recent studies have shown that a visible alarm system can act as a deterrent to burglars and the Metropolitan Police website for Operation Bumblebee has given the thumbs up to home intruder alarms, stating that they are a “worthwhile investment for the protection of your home and family”. The Police also recommend that all installations [...]

Intruder Alarms and Police Response Times

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

According to the Metropolitan Police website on Operation Bumblebee, home security alarms are a worthwhile investment for the protection of your home and family as studies have shown that having a burglar alarm that is correctly fitted and maintained will make you less likely to become the victim of a burglary. The Met site also [...]

Burglaries Increase in Kent

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

According to the Kent Criminal Justic Board, the latest figures from the Home Office for October 2009 to September 2010 show that crime continues to fall in Kent with 4,389 fewer crimes in Kent and Medway. Commenting in January 2011 on the news that there has been a 10.4% reduction in criminal damage and 11.5% [...]