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Do Security Lights Stop Thieves? What Works in Kenya
No light makes a home burglar-proof, but good lighting makes a home a harder, riskier target. Here is how it helps and what to combine it with.
Why light deters
Thieves prefer to be unseen. Light removes the cover of darkness and makes them visible to neighbours, guards and cameras. Many choose an easier target next door.
Why motion lighting works better
A light that is always on is easy to ignore and easy to work around. A light that blazes on movement startles and exposes someone approaching, and tells you something is there.
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What light cannot do
Light does not lock a door or stop a determined thief. It is one layer of security and works best together with strong gates, locks, a guard and cameras.
A simple layered plan
- Lights at the gate, back and corners
- Strong locks and a solid gate
- Cameras covering the lit areas
- A guard or alert neighbours
- An electric fence for perimeter walls
Frequently asked questions
Is a solar light enough for security?
It is a strong start, but combine it with locks, cameras and a guard.
Where is the best place for a security light?
At the gate and at any dark corner or back entrance.
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