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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to deter crime, but you might be thinking about how it applies to your York home. Learn more about this crime-reduction strategy and see how the home security innovators at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will abate when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your property less attractive to burglars by utilizing observable security devices in a layered approach.

How To Make Your York Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will opt for the road with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Abide by these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Video cameras and security signage let prowlers know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with high-definition imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less appealing to burglars. Brighten up dark areas around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other places where prowlers might lurk. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a video camera detects unusual activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means supplementing your cameras and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt on your primary entrance. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is compromised.

Keep A Clear View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to strangers who want to stay out of view. Make sure you can see clearly to all levels of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape signals to potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your York Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the modern equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

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