Christmas might feel ages away, but if you are thinking about getting CCTV installed, September’s your best bet. Trust me, you do not want to be scrambling for security when the burglars are already out there eyeing up houses packed with presents.
Every year it is the same story. Come December, break-ins shoot up and suddenly everyone is panicking about home security. But by then, you are competing with half the neighbourhood for installation slots and you are probably looking at January before anyone can fit you in.
The Christmas Crime Reality
We all know what happens every winter, police reports show burglaries jump by around 30% during the festive season. It is not rocket science why… homes are full of expensive gifts, people are out at parties and visiting family, and there are more packages left on doorsteps than you can shake a stick at.
Thieves are not stupid. They spend weeks beforehand checking out areas, watching for houses getting lots of deliveries, noting which properties look like easy targets. They are basically doing their homework while most of us are just thinking about Christmas shopping.
The really annoying bit? Most of these break-ins could be stopped with decent security. A proper CCTV system makes criminals think twice and move on to easier pickings.
Why September Makes Sense
Getting your cameras up in September is a no-brainer for several reasons:
- Weather is Still Decent
- You’ve Got Time to Learn
- Criminals Are Already Looking
- Beat the Rush
Today’s CCTV Is not Your Dad’s Grainy Security Camera
Forget those fuzzy black and white images from the nineties. Modern systems record in 4K, clearer than your telly. Night vision is so good you can make out faces in darkness, and smart features mean the system knows the difference between your cat wandering about and someone actually trying to break in.
The mobile apps are brilliant too. Get an alert on your phone the moment someone approaches your property. Whether you are stuck in traffic or away for the weekend, you can check what is happening at home instantly. Some systems even let you talk through the camera – really handy for telling delivery drivers where to leave parcels or letting unexpected visitors know you are not home.
It is About More Than Just Recording
Professional burglars are opportunists. They are looking for easy targets – houses that look unprotected, where they can get in and out without being noticed. Stick some decent cameras up and most of them will not even bother. They will just move on to the house down the road that doesn’t have any security.
This isn’t just a theory – it’s proven. Visible security systems stop crime before it starts. Most thieves simply can’t be bothered with the risk of being filmed and identified.
Don’t Bodge It – Get It Done Properly
You might be tempted by those DIY kits from the hardware store, but professional installation makes all the difference. Our engineers know exactly where to put cameras to cover all the blind spots criminals use. They’ll make sure everything’s weatherproofed properly and works with your existing setup.
Plus, professional jobs come with robust warranties and support. When something goes wrong at 2am on a Sunday (and it always does!), you’ve got someone to call.
The Bottom Line
Crime always goes up at Christmas. That’s just a fact. The only question is whether your house will be one of the easy targets or one of the protected ones.
Getting your CCTV sorted in September isn’t just smart planning – it’s common sense. You get better weather for installation, time to learn the system, and you’re already protected before the criminals start their Christmas shopping… for other people’s stuff!
Don’t be one of those people reading about break-ins in December and wishing you’d done something earlier. Ring 247 Protection now and get your security sorted while there’s still time to do it right.
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