Winter brings a higher risk of parcel theft, and the early darkness also works in burglars’ favour. Find out how video surveillance and an alarm system can better protect your home in Luxembourg.
Video surveillance against parcel theft: how it protects your entrance
Anyone who takes a parcel expects to go unnoticed. Video surveillance removes that certainty and gives you a recording of the incident if something happens.
Research supports this too: a review of 76 studies found on average 12% less crime in residential areas with cameras. Across all settings, the reduction reached 34% when cameras were combined with several other measures, such as better lighting. In a survey of 422 incarcerated burglars in the US, more than 40% also named cameras as a possible reason to choose another target.
What to look for in your system:
- Motion detection: you get an instant alert on your smartphone when someone approaches your door.
- Night vision: many winter deliveries arrive at dusk, so the image must stay clear in low light.
- Position: the camera should be clearly visible and cover the front door and the spot where parcels are left.
- Recording: you should be able to find the right footage quickly when you need it.
Additional cameras can also cover the garage, the terrace and the back of the house.
Alarm systems: how to lower your risk of burglary
According to Luxembourg Police in 2021, 95% of burgled houses had no alarm system.
The police say a siren visible on the outside of the building is a particularly strong deterrent. For the protection to work, you should switch your alarm on even for short absences, such as a trip to the Christmas market.
Early darkness: make your home look lived in
In the late afternoon, a dark house shows that nobody is home. Luxembourg Police therefore recommends switching on the lights as night approaches. Programmed lighting does this automatically, and motion detectors light up shaded entrances.
Ski holidays: when the house stands empty for longer
A snow-covered driveway without footprints shows that nobody is home. Ask a neighbour to clear the snow. Through the free police service “Départ en vacances”, your home can also be included in preventive patrols.
VigilZone: video surveillance and security technology from Luxembourg
Based in Mertzig, VigilZone advises you on choosing and installing the right solution for your home or business:
Would you like video surveillance or an alarm system installed before Christmas? Request your quote now.