People often get worried about crime statistics in their areas due to the increase in crime or hearing frequently about it in the news.

Despite local authorities’ greatest efforts to reduce and combat crime, hundreds of cases are reported daily.

Talking about crime rates, Essex is one of the most affected counties with an annual crime rate of 3.9 per 1K workday people. There were around 6358 burglaries reported in last 12 months i.e. 17 burglaries per day.

The highest reported cases are in Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, Thurrock, and Epping Forest, accounting for about 60% of all cases. In fact, Southend-on-Sea has been the worst affected area, accounting for almost 13% of the overall cases.

Burglary Crime Stats in Essex

Looking at the trend in last year, the highest number of burglaries occurred in September. It accounted for 10.3% of the total cases, followed by October, accounting for nearly 10% of total cases.

No matter how worse the situation is, we all want to feel safe and secure in our homes. Taking proactive home safety measures significantly reduces the odds of becoming victims of such crimes.

We often hear people talking about home security and advising different ways to ensure home security. But the data shows that a significant number of cases are still reported every day.

If you haven’t taken any steps to secure your property, the situation can be alarming.

Nowadays, thanks to technological advancements, we have a plethora of options for home safety. Based on the requirements, people can select from a range of security systems. Burglar alarms, CCTV systems, Smart doorbells, and Smart Security Systems are among the most popular security systems.

Using a security system is one of the most effective ways to keep burglars off your property and keep your home secure. Even insurance companies advise you to install a professional-grade security system as a home security measure. It also helps you to get your claims in case of a burglary.

We are a security professional based in Essex, helping property owners by providing custom-built security systems suitable for any type of property, i.e., commercial, or residential.

Our Recommendations

There are many ways to protect your home, as every property is unique and comes with unique requirements.

To help customers in the best possible way, we offer a free consultation to go through the security requirements in detail. As a part of our free consultation, we do a quick property survey either on the phone or through a personal visit.

Based on the requirements and preferences, we recommend the best security solution to our customers.

What do we recommend to our customers?
1) Burglar or Intruder Alarm

Choose from our extensive range of burglar alarms or customize your own alarm kit. We deal with a wide range of wireless burglar alarms, from basic call-alert alarms to the most advanced smart alarms with home automation capabilities.

What types of alarms can you choose?

  • Call-alert alarms
  • Budget alarms
  • Pet-friendly alarms
  • Smart alarms with mobile app
  • Alarms with camera sensors
  • Alarms with monitoring service
  • Smart Alarms with home automation capabilities

All of our alarm packages are custom-built, which means that if you want any additional add-ons, we can fit them into your alarm kit. Even during installation, you have the option to upgrade or adjust your package, such as adding add-on accessories.

2) CCTV System

Install a camera system on your property and keep an eye on things in real-time with the help of cameras placed strategically.

We collaborate with one of the leading CCTV manufacturers, Hikvision, to provide custom-designed CCTV systems for home and commercial premises. Our CCTV packages include high-resolution camera systems, motion detection records, and remote monitoring.

You can choose from one of our CCTV packages based on your requirements. Alternatively, you can speak with one of our specialists, who can advise you on the best CCTV system for your home and the number of cameras you should deploy.

At the time of order, you can also select between dome and bullet cameras.

3) Alarm with CCTV

You can also choose a hybrid system, which combines an alarm with CCTV and is highly recommended for high-value properties. Our engineers provide complete installation and can integrate both systems on your premises.

It is a robust solution that provides a double layer of resistance to ensure a high level of protection from potential intruders.

For further information, you can schedule a consultation with one of our specialists to discuss the details of this solution.

Summary

Home safety is vital, and taking proactive measures is the best way to secure your home and family.

If you live in Essex and are concerned about your home security, give us a call, and we will gladly help you with your security requirements.