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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop crime, but you might be curious how to apply it to your own Manchester home. Learn more about this crime-prevention strategy and discover how the home security innovators at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will abate when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too much risk or effort, potential offenders will simply pass it by. Target hardening involves making your home less attractive to burglars by using visible, layered home security tools.

How To Make Your Manchester Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like other people, will follow the road that looks the easiest. Your goal is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

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 advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less appealing to burglars. Illuminate dark corners around your house, and add accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You might even have inside lights switch on automatically if a camera discovers questionable activity outside.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a comprehensive plan, which means reinforcing your video cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every access point, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on your main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by criminals who wish to remain concealed from view. Make sure you can see clearly to all parts of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape informs prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Manchester Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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