With the recent rise in thefts and burglaries, securing your home or business is a necessity.

But if you have some doubts on whether you really need CCTV, we’re going to cover some of the reasons why it is wise to protect your property before it’s too late. After all, prevention is always cheaper than cure.

Here are seven key reasons you should invest in a CCTV system for your home or business.

Your home or business is empty for several hours

If you are at work the entire day, or your business closes at night, your property is easy prey.

CCTV provides 24/7 surveillance of your property giving peace of mind while you’re not there.

Suspicious activity has been observed in your area

Has there been a report of a stolen car, a break-in, or an act of vandalism being committed in your area?

Even if you’ve not personally been affected by an incident, a visible CCTV camera will act as a strong deterrent to any potential criminals. It is a digital deterrent that can prevent a crime from happening in the first place.

You have valuables on your premises

Cars, bikes, jewellery, laptops and stock; if it costs money, it needs protecting.

Criminals will always go for the easy win, which in most cases is a property with no CCTV installed.

Your area suffers from incidents of anti-social behaviour

Graffiti, loitering and groups of kids causing issues in your neighbourhood?

CCTV provides proof that can stand up on a courtroom and recorded footage helps you make a strong case when reporting incidents to the authorities.

You get regular deliveries

With online shopping on the rise, parcel theft is increasing rapidly.

CCTV puts eyes on every delivery and deters thieves that might otherwise jump at the opportunity to take a parcel.

You’re responsible for staff or tenants

CCTV provides landlords and business owners with safer and more accountable working conditions by resolving disputes, preventing staff harassment and detecting unauthorised access.

It also provides peace of mind to tenants who are renting a property.

It can help reduce insurance risks

Many UK-based insurers offer discounted policies for properties with a CCTV system professionally installed.

It means you take your security seriously and reduces the risk to the insurer.

If you’re asking yourself if you should get CCTV installed at your property, the answer is yes!

If any of the above signs ring a bell for you, then the answer is yes – you should invest in a professional CCTV system.

Premium CCTV supply and install high-performance CCTV systems throughout South Wales.

We install bespoke systems for homeowners, businesses and landlords who want reliable camera systems, remote monitoring capabilities and first class reliability and performance.