Property Security & Neighbourhood Watch.

Various property security measures have been implemented by residents within the estate.

Examples of property security measures.  

• Increased wall heights.

• Electric gates.

• External video doorbells.

• External CCTV cameras.

• Monitored Alarm systems.

• External motion detection security lights.

• Robust security locks on doors etc.

Historically in the estate during the 80's and 90's there was quite a high level of house burglary and some car theft. Since then I believe burglary has reduced, however targeted car theft is a threat that a lot of residents may not be aware of.

Property security and ways around measures. 

• Cut the landline or broadband wired connection for a wired alarm.

• Utilise a wifi or mobile device signal jammer to stop some house alarms, video doorbells or CCTV cameras communicating via wifi or mobile data.

• Use spray paint to obstruct the the sensors of video doorbells, CCTV cameras and motion detection external lights etc.

• Scale a boundry wall of a house.

• Disable the motor for an electric gate.

• Break the glass in a window or sliding door or pry open windows or doors in a house to gain entry to the property.

• Use a pole and a magnet through a letter box in a front door either to access door lock or retrieve house / car keys if nearby.

• Where a balaclava and gloves to hide the criminal identity.

• Understand related Garda responce times for the area, burgulars do not stay ling in a house.

• A signal interceptor for car keyfob communications to steal cars without the requiremnt for keys etc, many know issues with many top of the range cars.

• Use of social media, google streetview, property websites and property price register etc to gather information related to properties and owners of properties.

Could Neighbourhood watch be extra security measure.

Neighbourhood watch programmes aim to improve community safety, prevent crime, develop Garda and community links, increase public confidence in An Garda Síochána, foster a caring environment for older and vulnerable people and reduce anti-social behaviour, including graffiti and harassment.

https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/community-engagement/neighbourhood-watch.html