Recent research has revealed that burglaries in Britain are on the rise. Detailing the areas that are most likely to see a surge in break-ins during the next few years, the report conducted by insurance companies throughout the UK shows some worrying statistics.
The UK Government was recently accused by the Liberal Democrat party of allowing criminals to act unchecked after figures were uncovered showing that around 500 break-ins remain unsolved each day across Britain.
A landmark ruling has brought into question whether smart doorbells should be subject to tighter restrictions, after a woman successfully prosecuted a neighbour for his ‘excessive’ use of the devices.
Our research shows us that there is now 1 camera for every 13 people across the UK
The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by private businesses and homeowners.
Research by CCTV.co.uk concludes that in London there is now 1 CCTV Camera for every 13 people, meaning there are now 691,000 CCTV Cameras in London (2020/21)
A fresh warning is being issued for pubs and restaurants to double up all security measures for the month-long lockdown to avoid the spate of break-ins seen during the first lockdown of March.
Manchester, Doncaster, and Hull are ranked the top 3 worst places for burglaries in the UK according to new research, adding to anxiety for Northerners heading into dark winter months.
Homeowners are installing security systems at a never seen before rate due to anxiety over security this winter, according got a leading CCTV installation company.
When you are capturing footage from CCTV cameras outside your home or business, it is comforting to know that you can access the footage at all times if desired, but is it possible to do this on your own?
Did you know that the UK is one of the most-watched countries in the world? A report published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) estimates that the total number of CCTV cameras in the UK stands at somewhere between 4 million and 6 million. That’s around 7.5 cameras for every 100 people in the country – the third-highest total on the planet behind the US and China.
Closed-circuit television (usually shortened to CCTV) is effectively a network of cameras that films the area around them. The system broadcasts the footage to a specific system – allowing you to monitor what is going on. This means that the most common application of CCTV is for security cameras – for example in public areas, in the home, or on business premises.
There are so many CCTV cameras available that it can be hard to know which is best for you. Whether it's your home or business you're looking to protect, a CCTV camera is an essential investment. That investment, however, needs to be in the right type of system.
When planning a new CCTV installation or upgrading an existing system, one of the first decisions to make is whether to choose an analogue or IP-based CCTV system. Both provide effective surveillance but differ in image quality, scalability, and cost.
Reports of closed premises in Bolton being targeted this week by callous thieves is a warning for all pubs, restaurants and shops to reinforce their defences during the Coronavirus lockdown.
