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Installing a CCTV system outside your home or business is a fantastic way of making sure that you can keep track of everyone entering and leaving your premises while acting as a deterrent for criminals and an additional layer of security. Installing CCTV is a worthy investment to protect your personal assets and prices can vary widely between providers.The cost of installing CCTV cameras will depend on a number of factors, including:How many cameras you want to installObviously, the more cameras you choose to install on your premises, the more it will cost, but more cameras can make it less...

The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by private businesses and homeowners. “It won’t come as a shock to most people that the number of CCTV Cameras in the UK has hit a new high, driven mainly by residents installing home CCTV in the last year.Previously the number of cameras in the UK was estimated at 4.8 million, however it...

A landmark ruling has brought into question whether smart doorbells should be subject to tighter restrictions, after a woman successfully prosecuted a neighbour for his ‘excessive’ use of the devices. Judge Melissa Clarke ruled that Jon Woodard breached the UK Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when he effectively created a ‘surveillance zone’ on Dr Mary Fairhurst’s home, after installing multiple video and audio recording smart doorbells.  Are doorbell cameras and such devices legal?Technically, smart doorbells are legal under British law, but it’s all about how you use them.In the case described, Woodard had situated Ring...

The UK Government was recently accused by the Liberal Democrat party of allowing criminals to act unchecked after figures were uncovered showing that around 500 break-ins remain unsolved each day across Britain. A study of Home Office Statistics has revealed that out of the 240,000 burglaries that took place in 2022, 190,000 were officially closed with no suspect ever identified. As a result, 79 per cent of such cases went unsolved, which breaks down to 523 break-ins per day. The analysis found that the worst-performing forces were those operating in the West Midlands and Hampshire, along with the Metropolitan Police in London....

Recent research has revealed that burglaries in Britain are on the rise. Detailing the areas that are most likely to see a surge in break-ins during the next few years, the report conducted by insurance companies throughout the UK shows some worrying statistics. While the pandemic saw Britons spending more time at home, many are now returning to office life and leaving their homes unattended. As a result, understanding how to prevent unwanted intrusion has become increasingly important. The study from Compare the Market identified Hampshire as the UK’s hotspot for increased break-in activity, but for the rest of the country, it...