With the holiday season approaching, businesses are preparing for a welcome break—but so are thieves. Unfortunately, the holidays mark a time of heightened vulnerability for job sites, as theft and property crime rates rise by about 20% each December, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). Here’s why the holidays are prime targets for theft and how Birdseye Surveillance can help protect your valuable assets.
Why Are Holidays Prime Targets for Theft?
Reduced Activity and Presence
During holiday breaks, job sites often sit idle, leaving equipment, tools, and materials exposed and unmonitored. With reduced personnel on-site, it’s easier for intruders to break in undetected, taking advantage of isolated sites and the low likelihood of being interrupted.
Diminished On-Site Security
Many employees enjoy time off during the holidays, which often means security and monitoring are scaled back. For thieves, this means less risk and an easier opportunity to take valuable equipment and materials without interference. With our professionally monitored systems, your site will always monitored.
Delayed Response Times
With staff out celebrating and fewer personnel on duty, response times for reporting and addressing theft incidents can be significantly delayed. This delay provides criminals with additional time to escape the scene without detection, putting your valuable assets at increased risk.
Key Holiday Crime Trends to Watch
- Rising Package Theft: With 57% of consumers shopping online, package and delivery theft is becoming more common, spilling over to job sites where materials may be delivered and left unattended.
- Increased Robbery and Larceny: December brings a 20% rise in theft incidents, making it one of the highest-risk months of the year.
- Higher Rates of Vandalism and Trespassing: The holidays can be a time of heightened stress, leading to an uptick in vandalism, trespassing, and other property crimes.
How Birdseye Surveillance Can Help Safeguard Your Site
With targeted solutions and 24/7 professional monitoring, Birdseye Surveillance is ready to protect your job site when it’s most vulnerable. Here’s what we offer:
- Proactive Monitoring: Our dedicated monitoring team watches over your site 24/7, deterring intruders and coordinating rapid responses to potential threats.
- Custom Surveillance Solutions: From Sparrow and Falcon units to our Eagle surveillance system, we tailor our services to meet the unique security needs of your site.
- Free Relocations: During the holidays, job site needs often shift; our team offers free camera relocations to ensure complete coverage where it’s needed most.
Don’t let the holidays become a season of loss. Protect your site with Birdseye Surveillance and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your assets are safe, even when site activity is reduced. Contact us today at 936-727-9143 to learn more about our security solutions and how we can help you stay secure this holiday season and beyond.
Warm regards,
Russell Knott
Birdseye Surveillance Team
