How Secure Are You In A Gated Community
Many homes today can be found inside gated communities. Some people find that gated communities are more desirable because they are looking for both security and privacy. Access to gated communities can be monitored by bar code readers, entry codes, or even security guards.
Many people love the perception of safety, security, and privacy. Some people choose to live in gated community because of the exclusivity. Kind of like belonging to a country club where only members are allow in. Still others enjoy the increased property value that having a gate brings.
Designed to Keep People Out
Living in a gated community can keep out unwanted intruders or criminals from coming in. They are there to allow only those that are authorized entry to get beyond the gates. The only people that get in are the residents, guests with permits, or other authorized persons.
Does A Gate Increase Security
If a gate is designed to keep unauthorized people out, (which includes burglars) then having a gate must increase the security of the homes and the people that live inside the community. Of course having a gate will decrease the amount of vehicle traffic and intruders that gets in but as you may well know, having walls, gates, fences, and even home security systems doesn’t always stop crime.
While I lived in south Florida during the nineties, there was an upscale neighborhood with a manned security gate, where for a time there was in increase of women being molested in their homes. The ladies were usually attacked while working outside in their gardens. It was quite some time before the guy was caught. It was a scary time for the residents of the community and the gate with the security guard didn’t stop it from happening.
I probably shouldn’t say that the security guard didn’t stop it from happening. They did their job which was to stop traffic and check the persons authorization before allowing them on the property. The problem comes in when the criminal can go anywhere the want to on the property if they just leave their car and walk in.
This isn’t the only time a crime spree like this has happened. Just because it is a gated community does not necessarily make the residents safer or make the neighborhood crime free. It probably helps to cut back on the possibility of a crime occurring in the first place, after all most criminals will look for the easiest targets but that doesn’t mean that you should only rely on being in a gated community to provide your home security.
You don’t have to go crazy with beefing up your home security but you should take a look at your situation and take the necessary security precautions like installing and using a home security system, have proper outside lighting, good locks on your doors and windows, there are quite a few options available. You just have to look for them. This website is a good source for all of your home security needs.
