Vehicle theft and burglaries in Arizona, like the rest of the United States and Canada, have seen a significant uptick in recent years. For example, during the first half of 2023, overall property crimes in the major Arizona city of Phoenix decreased, except for vehicle thefts, which increased by 4%. This increase was largely driven by a dramatic rise in thefts of both Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Kia thefts surged by a whopping 719%, and Hyundai thefts by an equally astounding 412%. The dramatic spikes in both are generally attributed to a TikTok trend highlighting how easy it is to steal certain models of these cars. The theft of other car brands, like Chevy and Honda, significantly decreased during the same period.
In Chandler, a suburb of Phoenix, there was a report of 11 vehicles being burglarized in a single incident near Alma School and Ray roads in July 2023. The suspects targeted unlocked vehicles in residential areas and stole multiple guns among other items. The Chandler Police Department released photos related to these burglaries and sought public assistance in identifying the suspects.
With this data in mind, multifamily residential property owners and managers are on high alert, dealing with ongoing issues at their properties’ parking garages and lots related to carhopping, vandalism, burglaries, and thefts. Take a look at the video below to see how one Arizona multifamily community uses Stealth’s live video monitoring to help deter would-be burglars in real time.
Just after 2:30 in the morning, alert Stealth security professionals observing an Arizona multifamily residential community’s parking lot observed an individual on a bicycle enter the property and head directly toward a small box truck parked in the center of the lot. The suspicious individual accessed the vehicle on the passenger side, and observing security professionals had already contacted and left a voicemail with the onsite security officer before contacting local law enforcement. Responding officers arrived onsite shortly thereafter and were observed making contact with the suspect before taking them into custody. The onsite security officer was not observed on camera.
Help Enhance Your Community’s Safety with Intelligent, Proactive Security
For multifamily housing, resident security is an uncompromisable priority. However, traditional measures like cameras and guards have limitations that can leave communities exposed. Our live video monitoring service takes a smarter, more proactive approach to protecting your property in real time.
Combining intelligent video analytics with extensively trained monitoring specialists, our solution provides premises coverage and threat detection. Smart cameras can identify suspicious activity as it occurs, enabling our operators to address issues as they happen, and before incidents escalate. With proactive monitoring, you don’t have to wait for a crime to react.
Audible onsite alarms often deter trespassers. If threats persist, our team can promptly alert authorities with detailed live reports to facilitate rapid response. We aim to neutralize dangers early on before harm is done, unlike passive or unmonitored surveillance systems.
Our tailored services can enhance safety while potentially reducing liability and costs. Say goodbye to outdated security and let our multifamily residential security specialists show you how our solution can defend your community with comprehensive, forward-thinking protection. Contact us for a complimentary consultation and quote and find out how we can help you safeguard residents with our intelligent approach, potentially saving you up to 60% versus traditional methods.
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