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NEIGHBOURHOOD SURVEY New Survey reveals Irish people wary of their own Neighbours Family Members more Trustworthy than Neighbours when it comes to Home Security Download Survey NEWS RELEASE Monday, 26th May 2008 With European Neighbours Day taking place this Tuesday May 27th, Irish security company, Top Security today unveiled some revealing survey results surrounding the relationships Irish people have with their neighbours. The independent survey conducted this month by Red C*, shows that 3 in 4 Irish adults (75%) prefer to leave their house keys and alarm codes with a family member or friend rather than neighbours, despite knowing their neighbours. 1 in 3 Irish adults (35%) leave their house keys with neighbours and 1 in 5 (22%) have given them their alarm code. Those aged 45-54 are more likely to trust their neighbours with keys and alarm codes with Dublin residents among those to be most trustworthy of their neighbours and Munster residents the least. The 1,000 participants were also asked to outline the precautions they take when leaving their homes for a week or more. An amazing 13% are far too trustworthy, stating that they take no precautions at all, bar closing the door behind them. The most common measures taken by people when leaving their homes unattended is locking the door behind them and locking all windows. Other measures taken included leaving a TV, radio or light switched on with some people even hiding a spare key under a pot or window ledge. Other findings from the survey include:
He continues: “While vigilance is no substitute for strong home security, including a monitored alarm, I would encourage everyone to go out and get to know those living around them. Because when it comes to home security your neighbours can be a great ally.” Top Security’s alarm monitoring service provides monitoring throughout Ireland. The service is directly linked to the company’s central monitoring station, with controllers on standby ready to immediately respond to the signaled emergency. As well as new installations, the service is available to households and businesses with an alarm already installed with a simple upgrade required to connect it to Top Security’s monitoring service. “Those who do feel isolated or at risk in their homes should strongly consider a monitored alarm system. There’s a common misconception that this type of system is expensive. However, for between €200 and €500, people who already have an alarm can simply upgrade their system or have a new alarm installed and monitored for as little as €1,000 for an average three bedroom home,” concludes O’ Rafferty. European Neighbours Day http://www.dublin.ie/neighbourhood/europeanneighboursday.htm European Neighbours day is celebrated annually across Europe on the last Tuesday during the month of May and encourages people, to make a special effort to connect with their local community and celebrate their relationships with their neighbours. In Ireland a series of events have been organised in its honor – from local environmental projects to street parties and family days. The event, originally set up in France to fight indifference and foster community cohesion was celebrated last year by over 7 million people across 28 countries. Top Security’s Top Tips for securing your home Even if you do live in a safe community, Top Security recommends adopting the following measures to further secure your home:
*RED C interviewed a random sample of 1005 adults aged 18+ years old from 19th – 21st May. Interviews were conducted by telephone across the country and the results weighted to the profile of all adults aged 18+. The benefits of being a good neighbour are also outlined on the www.dublin.ie website. The site offers a number of useful tips on being a good neighbour and these can be found on: http://www.dublin.ie/disp_list.aspx?catid=56 For further information, please contact Claire McCormick (Claire@bvisible.ie) or Julie O’Donnell (Julie@bvisible.ie) at Bvisible Communications Ph: 01-8452401/08 or     086 8371261 Download Survey About Top Security: Top Security has almost 30 years experience in both traditional security services and specialised IT security products and services for the consumer and business market. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ballymount, Top Security continues to develop highly specialised solutions for its clients, across a wide array of security needs, including; Alarm Monitoring, CCTV & Industrial Monitoring, Security Services, Security Guards, Mobile Security Patrols, Key-holding & Retail Security. Through its IT arm, Topsec Technology, the company provides and develops a range of IT security services including an email content filtering solution (Blockmail). Additional business services include firewall security, VPNs and intrusion detection as well as broadband communications solutions. Other innovative services from Top Security include a free web-based email service, Topmail, as well as a personal security service, TopLocate. With more than 2,000 employees and operations in Ireland, the UK and South Africa, Top Security clients include State and semi-state bodies, large corporations, property companies, multinationals and residential customers nationwide. Top Security’s commitment to integrity, the highest standards and providing customer value continues to distinguish it as one of the most trusted and respected security providers in the industry. |
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