3 Home-Related Crimes CCTV Can Help Prevent

In the US, in 2019, over 6 million property crimes were reported, including burglaries, thefts, and property destruction. Many of these crimes took place at peoples' homes.

While you can't control all the factors that lead someone to target your home, you can deter would-be criminals with a camera security system. Camera surveillance systems have become the standard for many homes and businesses. 

A CCTV system can help prevent many common home-related crimes, and where prevention fails, the video footage can help police track down the criminal and press charges. 

1. Porch Pirating 

Porch pirating is a relatively new phenomenon. With the advent of online shopping, more and more products come to doorsteps. Porch pirates take advantage of this. 

When you order something online or over the phone and it is delivered to your home, you leave yourself vulnerable to an opportunistic package snatcher. If you happen to be out at the time of the delivery, a passing porch pirate could snatch your package off of your porch. 

14% of Americans had at least one package stolen last year. Depending on what was stolen, replacing what was lost can be costly. 

A CCTV visible on the porch can make a porch pirate think twice about taking a package. Not only will a porch pirate worry about being caught on camera, but they might also be deterred by the evidence that your home is secure, and you are not an easy target.

Even if a porch pirate goes through with snatching a package off your porch, the footage of them can help to catch them and prosecute them.

2. Vandalism 

Vandalism is not just a problem for subways, businesses, and parks; many people have their homes or yards vandalized. Whether from some people who want to something to do on a Saturday night, or whether the vandalism is personal, this can be devastating and hurtful.

Aside from the emotional toll that vandalism takes on its victims, they also bear the financial burden of cleaning, repairing, or repainting.

A camera security system can give you peace of mind and will ensure that potential vandals think twice before targeting your home. With a camera on your front porch, back porch, and on either side of the house, anyone who approaches will be easily spotted and you will be able to see everything happening.

Smart camera systems can even send you notifications if they detect motion when you are gone.

3. Burglary 

Over 3 million burglaries happen every year in the US. A burglary can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling exposed and violated. Afterward, you might struggle to feel safe in your home again. Burglars can make off with your most valuable possessions, and they can be nearly impossible to catch without any sort of identification.

Burglaries most often happen during the day when you are less likely to be at home. With a camera system in place, burglars will probably move on and choose another target. Conveniently, you can also check up on your home from your smartphone whenever you want to. 

A good camera security system can prevent these common crimes from happening or help you catch the perpetrators if they do happen. 



With a CCTV system, you can feel safe and rest assured that your property is protected even when you are away from home. If you want to beef up your home security, let us at Coastal Burglar Alarm help you. We look forward to meeting with you, discovering your exact home security needs, and providing a solution that works for you. Please let us know how we can assist you today.The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.