Research has highlighted the need for homeowners to protect themselves from 'summertime thieves' by making sure that sheds are locked and garden objects such as furniture and children's toys are secured. However, people may also like to consider installing some cost-effective garden lighting as a security measure to put off pesky bandits, who tend to be drawn to the shadows where they are less likely to be caught..
Figures from Aviva show that when the clocks go forward, thefts from gardens and outhouses rocket up by 20 per cent and by July and August, such robberies have soared by a massive 30 per cent. The average swag bag comes to a total of £850 - decidedly more than the cost of fitting a couple of security lights, which may arguably put thieves off.
Money-anxious homeowners do not need to worry about the financial repercussions of leaving lights on all night either, as technology nowadays can enable lighting to switch on and off via motion sensors. This way, lighting will not need to be left running all night using electricity unnecessarily when, far more often than not, there are no troublemakers about.
Lighting up your garden can be done in many different ways. Some people may wish to leave their garden as it is and install some porch lights. Others may prefer to fit a sturdy Endon SS 1 Light Wall Lantern directly to the outside of their shed in order to put off potential crooks. The fitting even comes with a vandal-resistant diffuser.
The extremely security-conscious among us may wish to go the whole way and install a couple of security cameras. In order for this to be effective, either the cameras will need to have advanced night vision capabilities or the lighting in the garden will need to be of a superior quality so that a good picture can be captured.
