What security do you recommend for moving into new home...

FIRSTTIMER

I am just thinking change all locks by a locksmith and get a burglary alarm.


Are the yale alarm and fitting service any good? Or is it best getting a local expert? I don't want to pay over the odds when moving in, the only feature someone has recommended is one where the alarm activates if the electricity supply is cut off and one where I can manage via my iPhone too....thoughts?

csgohan4

youtube and you will save money getting a locksmith, burglar alarms are personal preference.

robatwork

Something slightly better than your neighbour.

FIRSTTIMER

ok no problem

Davesnave

FIRSTTIMER wrote: »

...thoughts?

I think it's best to live where alarms aren't commonplace, but then, if we all did that, the scallywags would be here too!

It's typically opportunist crime most people need to deter, so good locks, good habits and common sense measures are more important than fancy systems.

AdrianC

robatwork wrote: »

Something slightly better than your neighbour.

Two identical houses - one has a big alarm, obvious high-security locks, and various other security features. The other doesn't.

Which is more likely to be worth robbing...?

bouicca21

I was burgled more than 20 years ago, it was so awful that as a result I will not live anywhere without a burglar alarm. I live in a low crime area - but suddenly there have been several burglaries in my street. None were on properties with alarms, so presumably there is a deterrent effect.

However the sensible thing to do would be to have a good look at your place and work out where the weak spots are. Maybe get the crime prevention officer round.

csgohan4

if you have money to burn, an ADT system or a system that is monitored remotely

phill99

AdrianC wrote: »

Two identical houses - one has a big alarm, obvious high-security locks, and various other security features. The other doesn't.

Which is more likely to be worth robbing...?

But to the opportunist thief, they will steer clear of the one with the alarm and good locks. They want to get in somewhere easily and quickly without noise.


And TBH even the poorest looking of houses will have something worth stealing for the thiefs next score - a mobile phone, laptop, camera or ipad. Virtually every house has these now so easy picking for a thief that can get in with ease.

katebl

I'd recommend a cctv set up at least, for a couple hundred pounds you can monitor it remotely, worth it for peace of mind

Red-Squirrel_2

A dog is the best security, but it does bring other responsibilities...