Stay one step ahead of Christmas crime
Posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
History has always seen an increase in crime over the winter months and with this year’s crime spree predicted to see burglaries increase by 26% it is not surprising that many are taking action to protect themselves and their belongings, but how can you too stay ahead of the Christmas crime?
It’s not a mystery why crime rises in the winter, after the clocks go back we experience darker evenings, colder weather which drives people off the streets and seasonal duties sees houses frequently empty; all huge incentives for criminal and as the majority of burglaries are opportunistic, criminals have simply hit the streets looking for an unprotected home to take advantage of. Visual alarms and security cameras are a great method of deterring those criminals looking for a quick and easy ride. However, should these criminals decide to try their luck anyway, wouldn’t it be better to be prepared?
If you have this need to know what’s happening at your pad at all time, how about a simple system that can notify you without any crazy costs or extreme installations? A Y-cam IP camera can be set up within minutes and won’t let you down with its immediate alert system, it works via your home Wi-Fi network and is super simple to set up. So with little effort and no costly set-ups you can have peace of mind within minutes.
However it’s certainly not just homes people should be concerned about; vehicle crime has taken a sharp climb as scrap metal and oil become ever more valuable, included in the growing attractiveness of a well-stocked garden shed or empty out building and there is potential for criminals all around.
However it is not all about doom and gloom, simple steps can ensure you never need to worry, therefore, if you’re concerned about your security during winter, take action as there are methods of protection out there. In addition to your IP camera, please see our top 10 prevention tips and visit www.ourwatch.org.uk to see their tips and advice on being safe this winter too.
Stay one step ahead of crime this Christmas.
