Category: Security-Cameras

A home without a security system is 3 times as likely to get broken into than one with a security system.

Video cameras add even more protection because they often deter criminals before attempting to get into a home.

According to the survey, “Understanding Decisions to Burglarize from the Offender’s Perspective,” conducted by the University of North Carolina, 60% of burglars would consider the presence of security cameras when selecting a target, and more than 40% said that cameras are a factor in choosing another target.

Law abiding people don’t tend to consider the mind of a burglar. But the fact is, most thieves know more about home security than the average home owner. So it’s important to know the best place to put a security camera so they skip your home and move on, away from your property.

We’ve uncovered the best places to install security cameras around the outside of your home to help deter burglars.

Front Door

• Because most burglars try the front door first, installing a security camera here is a great way to deter them before they try to get in.
• Place your camera above the door, about 7 feet up, at a downward angle to best record facial images.

Side and Back Doors

• If the front door isn’t an option, the burglar will most likely try a side or back door. Reports show that 22% of burglars enter through the back door because they know that in most homes the back door is not as secure as the front.
• If there is a window at the door, position the camera so that it covers them both.
• It’s also a good idea to position a camera to cover your entire backyard and any out-building you may have.

Windows

• Approximately 23% of burglars will break into a home from a first floor window if they can’t get in through a door. Windows at the back or side of the house are the most vulnerable.
• This is also a good place for an indoor camera placed on a table focusing on the window and anything that might crawl through.

Garage

• Approximately 9% of burglars get in the house through the garage so consider pointing a security camera at your garage doors.

It’s important to remember that security cameras are not a replacement for monitored home security systems. They are to simply add an extra layer of security. If you want to feel safe and secure inside your home, you should purchase a security system with professional monitoring so if an intruder gets inside, you will have help – quickly.

Below are more stats that may help you decide where to place your outdoor security cameras:

• 81% of break-ins occur on the first floor
• 4% of burglars will enter a residence via a basement
• 12% walk in casually through unlocked entrances

Check out EMC Security’s selection of video cameras including our indoor camera priced at just $79.

Security cameras seem to be the way of the future for home security, but just buying a camera isn’t enough to keep you, your family, and your home safe.

OUTSIDE

By the Front Door

Whether you have a doorbell camera at eye-level, or an outdoor camera mounted above the door-frame, having a security camera near your front door allows you to:

• See when the kids get home from school
• Tell if that person at the door is a solicitor, a neighbor, a friend, or someone you just don’t want to talk to
• Keep an eye on your packages to make sure they arrive on time and safe
• And get a headstart on the dogs when you have visitors

By the Back or Side Door

Especially if your back entrance faces the woods, it’s important to keep an eye on what’s going on behind your house. After all, a woody backyard makes the perfect cover for someone trying to break into your home unseen. You can also watch what the kids or pets are up to from a much more comfortable location, like your couch.

On the Gate or Fence-Line

If your property is gated, and especially if your fence-line is out of sight of the house itself, posting a camera on or near the main and side entrances will ensure that you and EMC Security can see your whole yard, including where intruders are likely to enter. And in the case of an emergency like a fallen tree, wildfire, or other unexpected damage, you’ll be able to spot the danger before it causes serious harm.

In First Floor Windows

Windows on the ground floor are one of the most common entrances for burglars, so a visible security camera will go a long way in deterring criminals…and catching them if they do attempt to break in.

Up High

Wherever you place your cameras outside your house, try to mount them at least 10 feet above ground level. That way, they will be much harder for burglars to tamper with, disable, or cover up.

INSIDE

In the Foyer

Even if you have outdoor security cameras, having an extra set of eyes in the entrance to your home will let you see who comes in, when, and what they do when they get there.

In the Living Room

The living room is the heart of the home, and that makes it the perfect place for you to place an indoor camera to watch the comings and goings of your house. Children, spouses, pets, and criminals will all pass through here at some point or another.

In the Garage

If you don’t have a door sensor on your garage entrance, it is especially crucial that you keep an eye on the area. Plus, your garage houses what is likely your most expensive possession: your car.

Facing Medicine and Liquor Cabinets

Prescription drug theft is extremely common in not just burglaries, but also friend and family theft. In fact, medicine cabinets are overwhelmingly more likely to be raided by someone you know than a stranger. That’s why it’s important to have all drugs, whether over-the-counter or prescription, securely locked away and monitored. The same is true for alcohol.

Facing Basement Stairs

Because basement entrances and windows are often not as well maintained or secured as the rest of the house, basements can be the perfect entry point for a would-be criminal.

To learn more about purchasing security cameras for your home, visit this page or talk to an EMC Security Customer Representative at 770-963-0305.