Surveillance systems are seen by many people as a bit of a luxury, and in the grand scheme of the security of your home, it is certainly down the list, but it is still on the list. You can get a lot from a surveillance system; it doesn’t just collect evidence of crimes being committed on your property, but acts as a significant disincentive to commit them in the first place.
Surveillance systems also might be cheaper than you expect. Thanks to the large number of options you have to choose from, you can get a basic surveillance system for under a thousand pounds. For something which will last for 10+ years and protect your home from potentially thousands in losses from damage, this is an incredible deal.
Another aspect to take account of when trying to decide whether your home is worth a surveillance system is the impact it will have on your insurance costs. If you inform your household insurance provider that you’ve got a surveillance system, they may be willing to give a better deal. This makes sense for them, as if you’re able to provide evidence of a theft, then they will be able to pursue the criminal responsible and collect the stolen goods, thereby saving themselves money.