How CCTV Can Help Combat the Expected Post-Covid Rise in Crime

According to the Office of National Statistics, Police recorded theft offences decreased by 32% in the year ending March 2021 compared with the previous year. This was driven by decreases in offences such as theft from the person (56%), shoplifting (36%), burglary (30%) and vehicle offences (28%).

Police recorded robbery offences decreased by 34% in the year ending March 2021 compared with the previous year. This contrasts with the upwards trend seen since the year ending March 2015.

These falls were compelled by the numerous national lockdown restrictions, with non-essential shops and the night-time economy is closed and people spending more time in their homes. However, it is expected that the upwards trend is set to return as the lockdown restrictions are lifted and life is almost back to ‘normality’. 

Bolster security measures with CCTV Surveillance 

It is vital that shops and businesses are properly equipped to deal with the expected post-Covid rise in crime. The most effective method of bolstering your businesses security measures is installing a top-of-the-range CCTV surveillance system that will, firstly, act as a deterrent to potential criminals and, secondly, give you eyes on your business at all times. 

At CCTV Surveillance, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art CCTV systems that have the capability to better your current security system, putting your mind at ease that the forthcoming rise in crime will not affect your business. 

CCTV surveillance for all businesses 

Our CCTV systems include an entry-level CCTV system which can include up to 8 cameras; a mid-range CCTV system which can have up to 16 cameras; high-end systems with PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) cameras along with other CCTV systems that are mentioned shortly. 

The entry-level CCTV system is the perfect choice for SMEs in the sense that up to 8 cameras will sufficiently cover all entry points and areas of importance in your building. Additionally, for businesses with slightly larger premises or with multiple premises, our mid-range CCTV system would be the fit for you. It includes up to 16 cameras along with web-based remote viewing as well as via. a mobile app, for business owners who are on the move or for overnight peace of mind.

Our high-end CCTV systems, equipped with PTZ, come with an unlimited number of cameras and storage capability and are the perfect solution for monitoring large sites comprising multiple buildings spread across a wider area of high-security locations where the functionality is delivered by PTZ cameras is essential. This system comes with built-in automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) which adds another dimension to your CCTV system. ANPR only allows authorised vehicles into your car parks and sites and can prevent unwanted guests from being granted access onto your site – 24 hours a day. 

If you would like more information about our CCTV systems in order to help combat the forthcoming rise in crime, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our sales team today who will be happy to help.