Halloween is an incredibly exciting time - trick or treaters are free to run riot, and neighbours can deck out their properties with ghoulish decorations to their heart's content. The only issue is, Halloween opens up a lot more opportunity for thieves and criminals to commit burglaries and thefts due to the raucous social nature of the holiday.

This leaves anxious homeowners with one question: should you invest in extra home security to reduce the risk of Halloween crime? 

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There's something extremely appealing about online shopping. In 2021, there were a staggering 2.14 billion digital buyers worldwide accumulating 4.2 billion parcels. The likelihood is that you're probably one of them! 

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Prevention is better than cure for stopping crime, and nowhere is that more true than with burglar deterrents. From motion lights to hi-tech door entry systems, all of these systems have their place, and almost all of them can help to discourage thieves.

But what is the most effective burglar deterrent? Are there any options that do the job better than the rest? This blog will go over our top 5 burglar deterrents in order to help you decide the best way to deter burglars from targeting your home. 

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Access control systems may sound a bit too flashy for the average home or business owner, but they've actually been around since the 1960s! They were developed to deal with the issue of lost keys, instead using simple key pads for security purposes.

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If security is a priority for you, you may be considering installing a CCTV camera to protect your home or business. But do you need to ask permission before installing a camera?

The short answer is no, you do not need permission to install a CCTV camera on your own property in the UK. However, there are guidelines from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) that you will need to follow as a CCTV camera user.

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