As vehicle theft and burglaries spike across the U.S. and Canada, multifamily residential communities are among the locations most frequently targeted by criminals looking for access to multiple potential scores. According to a recent report from WKIRO News 7, Washington ranks third in the nation for number of vehicles stolen in 2022, trailing only behind California and Texas, both states with significantly larger populations.
A report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau related to vehicle theft trends in 2022 that was released in early March of 2023, revealed 46,939 vehicles were reported as stolen in Washington in 2022, out of a total of 1,001,967 across the United States. Additional data shows that from 2019 to 2022, the vehicle theft rate in Washington increased by a significant 31%.
This data illustrates that vehicle parking is a key area of concern when it comes to multifamily housing security hotspots. Traditional security measures repeatedly fall flat in deterring and resolving vehicle-related crimes in multifamily residential communities. See how this Washington apartment community benefits from proactive live video monitoring in the video below:
At approximately 11:23 p.m., Stealth security operators observing a Washington apartment community spotted suspicious activity around the community’s parking facilities. An individual was observed accessing the garage and approaching multiple vehicles. Stealth security professionals immediately contacted local law enforcement due to the nature of the activity seen on surveillance, as well as contacting the onsite security personnel. A responding officer was seen making contact with the individual, escorting them from the property before taking them into custody. The onsite security guard was then seen patrolling the area.
Live Video Surveillance Solutions Customized to Fit Your Property Needs
While many multifamily residential communities make use of security cameras, they’re often passive surveillance, simply there to record events should something occur. They may be installed alongside signs declaring their existence, meant to deter criminals by their presence alone. Passive cameras simply record events and are really only useful after the fact.
Other communities rely on security guards or courtesy patrols, which are limited in scope and can be easily avoided by savvy thieves and burglars. Security guards can only be in one place at a time, have limited visibility, and can fall asleep, or may have inadequate training- making them a potential liability.
Stealth’s live video monitoring is a proactive solution that uses a combination of cutting-edge video analytics and a team of highly trained security operators to monitor your property in real time. Our trained security professionals are skilled in both spotting and responding to suspicious or unwanted activity. When someone or something is out of place or suspicious, they can take immediate action by sounding onsite alarms, liaising with existing onsite security staff, or contacting local police dispatch as needed.
The audible warnings are often enough to send potential criminals running, making it clear that they are being watched. In events where police intervention is advisable, our calls to dispatchers provide live, up-to-the-minute details and descriptions of activity in progress- and this typically elevates our call priority and can lead to faster police responses and better overall security outcomes.
Contact us today and speak with a multifamily residential security specialist for a free quote and learn how you can save 25-60% on security costs when you partner with Stealth.
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