Burglar Alarms - Risk Free Theft

Evidence shows that investing in burglar alarms is an effective way of reducing the risk of burglary. A shocking study into burglary revealed that only 10% of burglars believed there was a risk of being arrested for their crime. Advances in burglar alarms and intruder alarm systems however means you can now make it a lot likelier to catch a thief then ever before. Burglar alarms are fast becoming the norm for most homes but it's important you get a professionally installed and well maintained burglar alarm for it to be effective.

Effective Burglar Alarms

For burglar alarms to be effective they have to be the right kind of security system for the property in question. Using a specialist company means you can use the experience of in-house engineers who can tailor burglar alarm systems to suit retail outlets, offices or private homes. The elderly and vulnerable should opt for panic buttons and a police and fire response.

Virtually Risk Free

Many burglaries are committed because the perpetrator can't see a risk of being caught. Home Office researchers have found that many burglars once inside a building see their crime as virtually risk free. As such, burglars are more willing to commit the crime as the risk of a prison sentence seems remote. Once a burglar has managed to sell on stolen goods, 89% said they felt there was no or low risk of being caught.

Burglar Alarms Deter Thieves

As more burglars feel ‘safe' breaking into property, it's vital that homeowners and businesses take responsibility for their security and invest in the latest burglar alarms. A Home Office report showed that 84% of burglars would be deterred by the presence of a burglar alarm and 82% would be deterred by CCTV equipment. A further 84% said they would be put off if they thought the home was occupied. According to the British Crime Survey, a significant proportion of burglaries take place because people are not implementing basic security measures – such as installing burglar alarms.

Drugs Fuel Motives

Burglaries often come in waves in certain areas and can be hard to predict. One of the main motivations behind burglaries was to fund drug habits – it's thought around 35% of burglars are motivated by drugs. Laptops, money and jewellery are preferred items as these are the most sellable, lightweight and often easy to locate.

A COP Alarm can provide 24 hour protection for your residence or business with the emergency services on hand to respond in the event of any incident. We are focused on helping you to feel safe in your environment so that you have complete peace of mind. Established in 1994, with expertise in the IT industry and security trade,we specialise in high-end security solutions. For state of the art technology, including burglar alarms, our systems comply with British and European standards and offer a top level service at highly competitive prices. To find out how we can help you, Telephone 0800 118 5 999 or Email: info@copalarms.co.uk. You can also contact us here here by filling out our online enquiry form.