Top Three Visual Burglar Deterrents

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June 21, 2011
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Think of a burglar who makes their way down a street as an ordinary pedestrian, discreetly checking properties for weak entry points. The first things he or she will notice are your doors and windows, followed by potential back entry points and any first floor entrances above the ground. They will calculate how long it might take to break through and use that entrance to access your home and its contents. Stop burglars short at this stage with highly visual, prominent security tools such as security doors, lighting, and signs.

Visual and Physical Deterrents at Entry Points

Highly visual deterrents that also act as physical barriers around entry points are a crucial element in deterring burglars before they make a choice about the properties they want to break into. Security screens are one of the most effective ways to make sure all potential entry points – such as windows and doors – are well secured and appear intimidating to would-be intruders.
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Security Tips for Commercial Properties

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June 16, 2011
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As they are typically left empty at night and on weekends, commercial properties may require extra security measures, especially where business owners hold valuable stock and goods on the premises. Burglary and theft is more likely to occur in the absence of vigilant monitoring where entry points are not properly secured.
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Four Behaviours that Can Encourage Burglars

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May 30, 2011
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The burglary rate in Australia has risen over the last few decades, sometimes growing by as much as 5 per cent a year, according to some sources. The research shows that on average, one in three or four households have been burgled. Most of us will hear about a burglary in our suburb, or neighbourhood on a regular basis. In the USA, over two million burglaries occur each year, with billions of dollars lost in personal property. In Australia, the vast majority of burglaries occur in private homes and are associated with the theft of contents and private property. While there are many things you can do to deter burglars and protecting yourself from costly errors, such as safeguarding your windows with effective tools like security screens, the first step is getting educated about the behaviour that may encourage burglars and draw attention to your house in the first place.
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