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Do Security Cameras Deter Burglaries?

Security Cameras Deter BurglariesAre you one of those people who is doubtful about how well security cameras actually deter crime? We understand that you may be skeptical of security cameras, but in this blog, we look at actual research on the question, “Do security cameras deter burglaries?”

Is There a Need for Security Cameras to Deter Burglaries?

You bet there is! Did you know that:

  • Every 15 seconds a home burglary occurs in the United States.
  • Approximately 4,800 burglaries happen every day.
  • Break-ins are 6% more likely to take place between 6 AM and 6 PM.
  • Most burglaries happen in the summertime between June and August.

Some Interesting Study Results

The following four studies, done by two universities, a radio station, and a municipal advisory board, reveal some informative information about security cameras:

  • KTVB7: This TV station interviewed 86 inmates serving time for burglary at the Oregon Department of Corrections. The inmates said that security cameras were definitely a deterrent, especially if a security alarm went off.
  • Municipal Technical Advisory Service: An advisory service reviewed multiple academic studies and found that yes, CCTV cameras are effective in deterring crime.
  • UNC Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology: In a survey of 422 burglars across North Carolina, Ohio, and Kentucky, the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology found that the number one deterrent (at 64%)  was a police presence nearby. The second and third best deterrents were the existence of an alarm (53%) and outdoor cameras (50%). The least effective deterrents were security signs (25%) and Neighborhood Watch signs (13%).
  • Rutgers University: The School of Criminal Justice did a study in Newark, New Jersey. They found that, “Neighborhoods in which burglar alarms were densely installed have fewer incidents of residential burglaries than the neighborhoods with fewer burglar alarms.”

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