Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their own home. Unfortunately, crime rates have been on a slow and steady incline in the last couple of years.
Whilst 2020/2021 showed a decline in criminal activity in Victoria, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has sadly risen to higher than prior to COVID-19. This is a concern for all Victorians, as it means we all need to be taking additional precautions in and around our homes.
According to the Crime Statistics Agency, total criminal incidents for crime Mornington Peninsula have risen by 29.1% in the year 2024 when compared to the previous year.
There are a number of ways you can protect your home against potential crime in Mornington Peninsula. Ion Security has many options to ensure the safety and security of your home.
Here are just a few of the different ways you can help protect your home.
CCTV Installation
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is an integral part of protecting your home in the most secure way possible. By having CCTV cameras as part of your home security system, you will be able to remotely access your cameras and integrate these cameras with other parts of your security system.
ION Security specialises in CCTV installation and works with you to configure the perfect setup most suitable for your home. With our teams’ partnerships with only the most highly trusted CCTV system suppliers, you will get both the latest technology and a reliable system. The remote system options allow you to be able to view your home cameras from anywhere in the world and we also offer waterproof technology to ensure prime location installation, without having to worry about whether your system will continue to work during extreme weather conditions.
Alarm systems
Having an alarm system installed in your home can help to reduce the chance of theft, damage, or vandalism to your home. Alarm systems can provide many different benefits for your home. This includes emergency response, 24/7 monitoring, and peace of mind. Alarm systems, depending on what you have installed in your home, can also detect smoke, carbon monoxide, and fire.
There are many different brands and types of alarm systems in today’s market, so it can be quite confusing to work out which system would suit your home best.
Whether you require a simple front door alarm system, or something more complex, the ION Security team of professionals can help you to work out your safety requisites and solutions would be right for both you and your family.
Deterrent Security Cameras
Deterrent security cameras have added benefits to most other types of cameras. Some of these additional features include:
- Active lighting
- Sound alarms
- Real-time notifications
- Evidence collection due to recorded audio and visual
- Insurance benefits (helps to reduce premiums)
These additional features will alert potential criminals or intruders to rethink their actions, as it will inform them, that they are being both watched and recorded.
There are more advanced deterrent security cameras that can include Artificial Intelligence (AI) which will zero in on real threats, rather than motions such as swaying trees or animals passing. This can be quite important, especially in Mornington Peninsula due to the substantial amount of nocturnal wildlife in the area.
Security alarm monitoring
The team at ION Security offers 24/7 alarm monitoring for your home. This allows quick and efficient communication between your alarm system and their security control room and will immediately notify them of emergencies taking place. They can then be in immediate contact with you the homeowner or emergency response teams to ensure your home has the highest level of protection. The team will assess the situation and will ensure to only make contact if there is an emergency, rather than something else such as high winds or an animal activating your system.
Other things to consider in order to keep your home and family as safe as possible from potential criminal activity are:
- Security doors
Security doors or security screens have additional benefits for keeping your home safe from crime in Mornington Peninsula.
Most modern security doors use Crimsafe technology, reducing the risk of intruders. They are quoted to be the strongest security screens in Australia.
Crimsafe security doors have a standard warranty of 10 years, with the option to extend this warranty to up to 15 years. These security doors are extremely well constructed, with customers noting they have stood the test of time, have protected their home and family against potential criminal activity, and increased the confidence of homeowners around Australia. These doors are easy to clean, allow a lot of light through, and ensure that it is hard for those on the outside to see inside the home if the main door is closed.
- Window and door locks
Window and door locks can be a simple yet effective deterrent to potential criminals. This can be an affordable and immediate security measure to fight against crime in the Mornington Peninsula. There is a massive range of different options to select from, including a huge variety at easy to access stores, such as Bunnings.
ION Security can provide you with the right security solutions for you and your home. Whether it be advice on what system would be most appropriate for your home or even a small or large business, our professional team of highly experienced technicians understands that no two jobs are the same and will tailor a solution for you and your needs.
Contact us today for more information and to discuss your personalised security needs.