Opinions are divided on the subject of the effects of CCTV systems on the safety of people’s properties, but most experts and the police are in agreeance that there are numerous benefits to installing a CCTV system at home. Home security and CCTV systems were once most popular in areas hit hard by high crime rates, though that’s no longer the case as these systems are now widely seen as an excellent deterrent that prevents crime, keeping crime levels low to non-existent – where they should be.

A Great Deterrent

CCTV systems for Perth homes are an excellent deterrent, so whether you live in the inner suburbs or somewhere along the coastline like Mandurah, investing in a CCTV system for your home is an excellent investment because it makes your home much less of a target to thieves and criminals. Even in laidback cities like Perth which have much lower crime rates than cities such as Melbourne and Sydney it’s important to take the measures required to keep our homes safe by making them less of a target.

Captured on Camera

The reason why CCTV systems make homes less of a target to thieves is because they’re able to capture the crime, and hopefully the identity of the criminal too, on camera. This evidence can be used to assist the police and criminals know it, which is why they tend to avoid homes that have been fitted with a CCTV camera system by Avantgarde Technologies. If you’re looking for the best means of capturing a criminal trying to break into your home, or your place of business (these systems are an excellent choice for business owners), then get in touch with a local security specialist and discuss your CCTV options.

It’s worth mentioning that many critics of CCTV systems point out the manpower hours required to effectively monitor a system. This is true, but this is a consideration that only applies to business organisations like retail stores and similar business enterprises, not homeowners who will only need to look at the footage if a crime, like a break-in, has been committed at their home.

Peace of Mind

Because CCTV camera systems can provide the police with evidence of a crime (or attempted crime) and serve as such an excellent deterrent to criminals, these systems are well-known for the peace of mind that they provide homeowners with, especially those with families to worry about when they’re away at work, like fly in fly out workers, or on business trips and other journeys that take them away from home.

Moreover, for those who have expensive possessions to worry about, like artwork or jewellery, having a good CCTV system and security alarm system is an excellent investment in their peace of mind, making it well-worth the financial outlay involved. Having said that, these systems are often very affordable.

In conclusion, the effects of a CCTV system on residential properties are overwhelmingly positive and the installation of a good system has many benefits to offer Australian homeowners.