Comin' Outta the Gate: Do Gated Communities Have Reduced Crime Rates?

It's one of the most common questions asked by prospective homeowners and even apartment renters today... and the answer is always a qualified "YES." 

"Do gated communities really have reduced rate of crime?"

Yes, fences and working gates can definitely reduce unauthorized vehicles and foot traffic on a property, especially late at night and early in the morning. For many residences inside gated properties, traffic reduction alone is enough to diminish the number of parking lot and street crimes reported in a secured community. 

The effectiveness of gates and fencing, however, really depends on the nature of the premises and (of course) the management who controls the property. Gates and fencing work best on a stable property with non-criminal, mature residents and can be a bit more challenging to manage when most of the tenants are college students. Installing motorized gates in a high-crime neighborhood, on the other hand, may not be as powerful at protecting the community.

Formidable fencing and gates, by design, restrict access and therefore provides both physical and psychological barrier for criminal elements. Additionally, visual signage helps in announcing that the property is private, with ZERO tolerance for trespassing. Criminals typically want to come in and out of a property anonymously where they can easily blend into a crowd, which is one big reason they would bypass gated communities and the restricted access to them... and opt for open complexes & neighborhoods to prey on instead.

Remember: NO gated community can still claim they are 100% able to prevent crime. The gates and fences are just another tool to help the property manager fight crime. Weeding out repair vendors, solicitors and zillions of pizza delivery guys CAN help in maintaining a secure environment around your neighborhood, but you're still responsible for securing your own home.

Reliable door security products like theBulldog Bar are very affordable, easy to install and can serve as your first line of defense in the case of a home invasion. Lots of outside lighting can also help and if you have the budget-- have an alarm system installed for added protection as well as a really good night's sleep EVERY night.

To order home security devices for your residence or to learn more useful tips about minimizing your risk of home invasion visit theBulldogBar.com TODAY.

Here's to comin' out of the gate with ultimate home security protection!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad