New Zealand Burglar Alarms

Q: How effective are burglar alarms in New Zealand?

Burglary is one of the most common crimes in New Zealand, with 35,000 reported each year. New Zealand's burglary rate is one of the highest in the developed world and is twice that of the USA (less than 20% of these crimes are resolved by police.)

Many people in New Zealand are turning to burglar alarms to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of burglary. A number of studies have been made into the effectiveness of burglar alarms in preventing burglaries of homes and businesses. These studies have shown that New Zealand homes and businesses fitted without burglar alarms are up to three times more likely to be burgled than those fitted with burglar alarms.

When burglars have been interviewed they have said that they will avoid houses with burglar alarms. They believe the risk of being caught is higher for houses with burglar alarms installed.

To be most effective New Zealand burglar alarms should be part of an overall deterrence strategy for your home: ensuring your home is visible from the street, installing security lights, deadbolts and window security stays, using an electronic timer to turn lights, television on and off while you're are out, keeping lawns mowed and cancelling papers while you are away.

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