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The Easter holiday is a time for relaxation, family gatherings, and often a getaway from the city. Unfortunately, criminals in Johannesburg see this as an opportunity to target homes left unattended. Easter has consistently been a high-risk period for home burglaries, with crime statistics showing a spike in break-ins and house robberies during this time.

As you prepare for your Easter travels, securing your home should be a top priority. This guide provides practical home security tips and highlights how SB Security’s armed reaction, guarding services, and security installations can help safeguard your property.

Easter Crime Trends in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, like many major cities, experiences higher crime rates during holiday periods when many homeowners travel. Here are some key trends from past Easter periods:

• Increased Burglaries: Insurance reports show that break-in claims nearly doubled (96% increase) over the Easter weekend compared to regular weekends.
• Targeted Homes: Criminals monitor neighborhoods for signs of empty homes, such as piled-up newspapers, unlit properties at night, and a lack of visible activity.
• Daytime Invasions: Many home break-ins occur during the day when homes appear unoccupied. Criminals often tamper with electric fences, gate motors, and alarm systems to gain access.

The good news is that with the right preventative security measures, you can significantly reduce the chances of your home being targeted.

How to Secure Your Home Before Traveling

1. Notify Your Security Provider and Trusted Neighbors

• Inform SB Security’s armed reaction team of your travel dates so they can provide increased monitoring and respond if needed.
• Let a trusted neighbor or family member know when you’ll be away. They can check on your property and collect mail to make it look occupied.
• If you have a neighborhood watch group, notify them so they can keep an eye on your street.

2. Test and Maintain Your Home Security Systems

• Check your alarm system and ensure it’s connected to your armed response
• Test CCTV cameras, motion sensors, and security lights to confirm they are fully functional.
• If you have electric fencing, ensure it’s working properly and hasn’t been tampered with.

SB Security Solution: Security Installations & Technical Backup

SB Security offers comprehensive alarm system installations and maintenance. Their expert team can test, repair, or upgrade security systems to ensure your home remains protected while you’re away.

3. Lock and Secure All Entry Points

• Check all doors, windows, and sliding doors to ensure they are locked.
• Install anti-lift brackets and motor locks on garage doors and gates to prevent forced entry.
• Secure garden sheds, storage rooms, and outdoor equipment that could be used to break into your home.

SB Security Solution: Security Installations

SB Security installs gate automation, garage door security, and electric fencing to strengthen property perimeters and prevent unauthorized access.

4. Make Your Home Look Occupied

• Use timer switches on indoor and outdoor lights to simulate activity in the evenings.
• Keep a car parked in the driveway, or ask a neighbor to park there occasionally.
• Arrange for someone to collect mail and newspapers to avoid a buildup that signals an empty home.

5. Store Valuables and Secure Digital Data

• Lock away valuable items such as jewelry, electronics, and important documents.
• Back up digital files in case of theft or fire damage.
• Avoid posting travel plans on social media until after you return home.

6. Consider Professional Guarding Services for Added Protection

If you live in a high-risk area or have a large property, hiring a professional security guard can provide an extra layer of protection. Guards can patrol your property, monitor access points, and respond to suspicious activity while you’re away.

SB Security Solution: Guarding Services

SB Security provides 12- or 24-hour guarding services for individual homes, residential estates, and entire neighborhoods. Their security officers are highly trained, PSIRA-accredited, and can be armed or unarmed based on your needs.

SB Security’s Services to Protect Your Home This Easter

Even with all the right personal security measures, professional protection offers peace of mind and faster response times in case of an emergency. Here’s how SB Security can help keep your property secure over the Easter period:

Armed Reaction

• 24/7 rapid response to alarms and panic signals.
• Regular patrols in high-risk areas to deter criminal activity.
• Month-to-month service agreements – no long-term contracts required.

Guarding Services

• Residential security guards to protect homes and estates.
• Neighborhood patrols to monitor suspicious activity.
• Guards are professionally trained and PSIRA-certified.

Security Installations & Maintenance

• High-quality alarm systems, electric fencing, and CCTV cameras.
• Gate and garage automation to improve access control.
• Ongoing technical support to maintain and repair security systems.

If you’re planning to travel over Easter, consider reinforcing your home security with SB Security’s services.

Travel with Peace of Mind This Easter

Johannesburg’s crime statistics show that criminals take advantage of holiday periods, targeting homes that appear empty. By securing your property, testing alarms, making your home look occupied, and working with a professional security provider like SB Security, you can greatly reduce the risk of a break-in.

Before you head off for your Easter holiday, take proactive steps to safeguard your home. And for the ultimate peace of mind, SB Security’s armed reaction, guarding services, and security installations are here to ensure your home stays protected while you’re away.

Visit our website today to find out more.