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Insurance firms know that intruder alarms  are really effective deterrents?

Statistics show that there were over seven thousand domestic and commercial premises burglaries in Bristol last year so improving your home security is vital to avoid becoming part of these statistics.

• Government reports show that 84% of burglars are deterred by alarms and 82% would be put off by CCTV equipment
• The installation of alarms on some estates in Safe and Secure Homes Schemes have reduced burglaries by 80% and lead to an increase in reported feelings of safety by residents  (BBC report)

Why would an burglar want to take extra risks with an alarm?

Go outside and look at your property carefully.  How would you break in?  Are there accessible windows, unlockable windows or an open shed full of useful ladders to get to upstairs windows?   Burglars dislike gravel as it is too noisy.  Is there a burglar alarm visible from the road?   Is the alarm also visible at the back of the property?

Bristol intruder alarm installers deter burglars

For every property with an burglar alarm, there are at least nine without.  Reformed burglars who work with Avon and Somerset Police report that they would walk past the properties with burglar alarms and target the ones without.

Installing a burglar alarm is not just a deterrent to thieves, it provides a warning to you, the police and neighbors in the unfortunate event of an actual break-in.

How do I choose a the right Burglar alarms

There are three types of intruder alarms: Do-it-yourself alarms, audible only alarms and ARC monitored alarms.

• False alarms triggered by badly installed Do it yourself alarms are not looked on favorably by police or fire authorities and are therefore not advised.
• To receive a response from law enforcement authorities from an audible only alarm, there usually a first hand eye witness report.
• Alarm monitoring is carried out by an ARC where false alarms are identified and only true emergencies are sent to the police or fire services who respond immediately.

Prevent a break-in

Getting an effective alarm system depends on finding one that that is right for each household.  Choose an security firm approved by NSI that offers a security survey to take care your particular needs.   Using an NSI-approved installer is required by the leading insurance firms.

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