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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent break-ins, but you might be wondering how to apply it to your own Charlottesville home. Read more about this crime-reducing method and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decline when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your property less attractive to prowlers by utilizing visible security devices in a layered strategy.

Making Your Charlottesville Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like others, will choose the road with the lowest risk. Your goal is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But how do you do so? Follow these suggestions:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

Home security signage and outdoor cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and add accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where intruders might lurk. You might even have inside lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device detects suspicious activity outdoors.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means supplementing your surveillance and yard signs with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including your garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for criminals who want to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all levels of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Charlottesville Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the modern tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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