The ultimate guide to holiday burglary prevention
The suitcases are packed, your tickets are ready, and you are about to enjoy your well-earned holiday. But is your home actually well protected against burglary? Unfortunately, burglars often seize their opportunity when you are on holiday. That is why burglary prevention during your holiday is very important.
In this article we give you practical tips against burglary during holidays and show you which smart aids you can use to secure your home. This way you can travel with peace of mind.
Why is a holiday a high-risk period for burglary?
Burglars like empty houses. During holiday periods, many homes are left unattended for days or even weeks. A full letterbox, curtains that are constantly closed or always open, and holiday photos shared on social media are signals that burglars recognise. Going on holiday well prepared therefore also means thinking about burglary prevention during your holiday.
9 tips to prevent burglary during your holiday
Below you will find the best tips against burglary during holidays. Some are simple to apply, others require a small investment, but they prevent a great deal of trouble.
1. Install an alarm system
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2. Extra safe on holiday: have your alarm system connected to an alarm receiving centre
During your holiday you are not always reachable, let alone able to respond immediately to an alarm notification. It is therefore sensible to connect your alarm system to a professional alarm receiving centre. An alarm receiving centre is a 24/7 staffed control room that continuously monitors your home and takes action immediately when needed.
Whether it concerns a burglary attempt, a fire or tampering with the system, the alarm receiving centre receives and verifies the notification and, if necessary, calls out the emergency services immediately or contacts pre-set contact persons. Action is therefore taken very quickly, even if you are on the beach or on a plane.
The alarm receiving centre also tests the connection with your alarm system daily and can adapt notification procedures to your wishes, such as who is called when there is an alarm, or which action is taken in which situation.
Benefits during your holiday:
- 24/7 follow-up of alarm notifications
- Automatic dispatch of emergency services on a verified alarm
- Check daily that your alarm system is still active
- No need to worry if you are unreachable
- Always certainty that your home is being watched over safely
With an alarm receiving centre you can be sure that your home is professionally protected during your holiday as well, which gives real peace of mind.
3. Make your home look occupied
- Ask neighbours to park their car on your driveway
- Ask someone to put your wheelie bin out on collection day
- Have curtains opened or closed now and then
4. Lock down your social media
Prevent burglars from knowing that you are on holiday. Only share holiday photos afterwards and set your profiles to private for the time being.
5. Have your post collected
A pile of post on the doormat is a clear signal that you have been away for a while. Ask a neighbour or relative to empty your letterbox.
6. Use timer switches
Install timer switches on your lighting to imitate activity in the house. Or smarter still: use home automation such as the automation modules from Ajax Systems for dynamic lighting control.
7. Make sure you have good door and window hardware
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8. Secure vulnerable entrances
Burglars do not only come in through the front door. Also secure:
- Windows with magnetic contacts and glass break detectors
- Rear doors with anti-lever plates and auxiliary locks
- Balcony doors and sliding patio doors with additional security
9. Outdoor lighting and cameras
Burglars do not like to be in the spotlight. Therefore install:
- Motion-activated outdoor lighting
- Security cameras or doorbell cameras as a visual deterrent
Bonus: the role of your neighbourhood
Do you live in a neighbourhood with involved neighbours? Set up a WhatsApp group. Quickly warning each other about suspicious situations is a powerful weapon against burglary. Extra tip: register your home with the Politiekeurmerk Veilig Wonen (PKVW, Police Secured by Design label) for even more security and sometimes even a discount on your contents insurance.
Preventing burglary on holiday = enjoying yourself without worry
A holiday is meant for relaxing, but that only works if you know your home is safe. With the right measures and technology, preventing burglary during your holiday is easy and effective to arrange.
At Secures.nl you will find everything you need for professional burglary protection, from cameras to cylinder locks and from smart detectors to complete Ajax alarm systems. Would you like tailored advice? Our certified installers will gladly help you.
Book a no-obligation security scan straight away or contact one of our security specialists via customer service. We wish you a great holiday!
Peter Meijer
Founder of Secures & YTEE. Expert in alarm systems, surveillance cameras and burglary protection for homes and commercial premises.
