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The Ajax alarm is the ultimate burglar alarm system that provides safety and security to all businesses and homes. From installation and repairs to system upgrades, we at Countrywide focus on both commercial and domestic properties looking to advance their current...

The burglary statistics within the UK have reached a new high, amounting to more than 267,000 burglaries in 2021 alone, averaging a burglary occurrence every 106 seconds, and an average stolen value of £2,856. The figures began to rise since the pandemic, as people...

Crime continues to worsen throughout the UK. In the years 2020 and 2021, there were over 267,000 reported cases of burglary. Events such as the national lockdown and restrictions on social contact improved burglary statistics in the short term. However, since the...

Burglary is more common in the UK than people are led to believe, with over 267,000 burglaries reported in 2021 alone - equating to a break-in occurring every 105 seconds. It is not always as random as you think, as approximately 43% of burglars know their victims...

The oldest definition of burglary can be traced back to the late Sir Matthew Hale – an English barrister, judge, and jurist. The definition is featured in his book, ‘The History of the Pleas of the Crown’, which was released in 1736.   In the book, Sir...

Burglaries are scarily common within the UK - with a new break-in occurring every 106 seconds. This amounted to 267,000 burglaries in 2021, with 817 per day, and 34 per hour. An average burglary takes less than ten minutes, yet can cost an average of £2,856 per...

Protecting your property from theft and break-ins, whether it’s your home or your business, has never been more prevalent. A report from 2021 indicates that a staggering 47% of burglaries committed in the UK on domestic properties alone happen in the ‘spur of the...

As a homeowner, it's important to do everything you can to protect your property and belongings. It's natural to want to invest in protecting your home, in fact it is advised. On average, there are 1.3 million burglaries per year in England and Wales, and 3/5...

Home security is a big deal. Your home has a 1 in 43 chance of getting burgled. Additionally, in a study of convicted thieves, it was found that 60% of the thieves would not attempt to steal from a home that had a visible burglar alarm. For this reason (and many...

A fire extinguisher is a portable device that discharges foam to control and get rid of small fires. In order to burn, fires require heat and oxygen. The foam from the fire extinguisher gets rid of the oxygen making the fire...

Smart home systems and smart products, in particular, have seen a huge rise in popularity, prompting a lot of consumers to invest in the benefits of ajax wireless alarm system. In 2018 23% of Britain’s population had a smart item, with predictions that by 2025 the...

A burglar alarm is a worthy investment for adding additional security to your home. A working alarm system should be used alongside other security solutions to further deter criminals. A potential thief would more than likely attempt a robbery on a home without any...

Providing your building with a high-quality burglar alarm system is one of the most trustworthy ways you can protect your property. It doesn’t matter the size of your building, but ensuring that all your doors, windows and other entry points are secure, is vital to...