In Norfolk, as in the rest of the country, crime rates often go up in the autumn and winter months, making now the perfect time to install a security system in Kings Lynn.
Autumn crime rates
Sadly for those who love cold weather, the approach of winter is often accompanied by an increase in crime.
As Chief Superintendent Mike Fawcett of Norfolk Police says "Unfortunately we often see an increase in burglaries when the nights start to draw in as opportunistic thieves take advantage of it getting darker earlier and will target homes with insecure windows and doors.”
The number of residential and commercial properties that are broken into goes up significantly during autumn and winter, with properties lacking home security systems the most vulnerable.
Protecting your property
Luckily, there are lots of steps you can take to protect your property this winter.
For a start, it’s important to ensure you close and lock all your windows and doors before heading off to work or going out for the night. Open windows often provide the perfect entry point for opportunistic thieves, so secure your property and don’t make life easy for them.
Another important step in securing your home isinstalling an alarm system. That way, if someone does break in through a locked door or window, the police, and your neighbours, will be alerted as soon as possible.
Often, the sound of the alarm is enough to put opportunistic thieves off and send them running. If they don’t make a break for it, your home alarm system will help to ensure the police arrive at your property as quickly as possible.
Installing your alarm system
Using a professionalalarm company in Norfolkwill help to ensure that your home security system in Kings Lynn is designed and installed properly. This will help to make sure that every corner of your home is protected and that the alarms and sensors are working as they should.
If you use an experienced Norfolk alarm company, they’ll be able to advise you on the most appropriate products for your property, giving you complete peace of mind this winter.
To find out more about installing a comprehensive alarm system in your property, explore our site or contact a member of our expert team on 0800 111 4468.