by Scott Chalmers

Crime is always on the rise and home security has never been more important. Your home is at risk all the time but there is a rise in crime during hotter days as people become more and more careless with their home security. It is unbelievable that people still leave a spare key under the doormat or above the door frame or even under a plant next to the front door. Thieves do check these obvious places for keys and if one actually saw get a key this way you can guarantee they will be round for a visit the next time you leave you home.

It’s a really warm day and like everyone else you open your windows but whatever you do make sure you close them before you go out. Even if you think you are going to be a few minutes that’s all a thief could need. You also run the risk of your alarm going off because of a small wind moved some curtains and set off a motion sensor in one of your rooms. A thief can be in and out with your valuables in a matter of minutes so don’ let them

Garden furniture and tools cost a lot of money and thieves know this as well. Make sure you keep it out of sight from passers by otherwise you might as well put a big sign on it saying ‘I’m expensive come and steal me and don’t forget to checkout the valuables inside’ Try and give the thieves the impression there is nothing worth stealing and that if they do you have the security systems in place to prevent and catch them.

A simple door entry announcement system would provide a simple and very cheap alarm system. These come in two types one is connected to the door and every time the door is opened the connection is broken and the alarm goes off. Slightly more expensive is a chime with a build in motion detector, which I believe is the better option of the two.

Rather than be bothered by the kids going in and out for drinks you could put a motion sensor just outside the kitchen so if anyone went any further into your home you would know. The battery motion sensor offers greater flexibility as you can position it at patio doors or in a hallway.

The motion sensor mini alarm offers the easiest and quickest set up to improve the security in your home or business. Usually the sensors come with two settings so you can have a short chime to let you know someone has entered or continuous alarm so you know someone is somewhere they shouldn’t be.

Another great use for these mini motion sensor alarms is on vacation to protect your personal safety whilst you are asleep. The last thing you want is to be woken by an intruder standing above you.

Most thefts are of an opportunistic nature and if you don’t give them the opportunity you are less likely to be the next victim. Remember it is always better to prevent someone getting into your home so if possible keep your doors locked at all times. For more information contact your local police station for crime prevention advice.

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Home security and personal security is essential and Scott Chalmers offers good information from wireless home security systems to getting the best home alarm systems.