The Garda Commissioner has designated this week the 23rd September – 30th September 2014 as Community Safety Week primarily focusing on reducing and preventing burglary. They have issued Winter Warning on Burglaries Burglaries typically rise by approximately 25% in winter Majority of burglaries during winter take place between 5pm and
Who is Stop The Burglar? We are a Certified Home Security Risk Assessment Company But what does this mean? It means that we are qualified to give home security advice unlike some individuals or companies promoting home security How are we qualified? Our Managing Director Peter Murray has completed Security
Believe it or not – the older persons are less often the victims of crime than many of their younger neighbours. Older persons are, however, subjected to burglary and thefts as frequently as the rest of the population. A lifetime of experience coupled with the ageing process can make older
Home Security Lighting It is widely accepted that appropriate lighting can help to reduce crime and act as an effective deterrent to burglars. Appropriate lighting will help to make your home more visible to neighbours and passers-by; thereby increasing the likelihood of discovering unwanted intruders and trespassers. Lighting also helps
Crime On The Rise Both rural and urban areas are witnessing a big hike in recorded crime. According to a report published recently in the past 12 months the number of recorded burglaries nationwide has shot up. Crimes have also increased markedly. According to the latest CSO statistics they found in
Support For Victims Of Crime We are all aware that crime is happening all around us on a daily basis, most of us do not often directly experience the effects of crime in our lives. When we do it can be a shocking experience. Crime Victims helpline is a support
Myth: My neighbourhood is nice, calm and safe. I will never be the victim of a home burglary or break in Truth: Burglaries can happen any time, any place and in any neighbourhood. Did you know that over half of all burglaries happen during daylight hours? Myth: My neighbours
Notes from a burglar’s diary: I don’t see any signs saying “Home Security System” on your home. Your front door is mostly glass and you sometimes leave the doors unlocked. I see you go to bed around 10 – 10.30pm. Most of your lights are off by nine. You rarely