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How to Light Your Compound to Stop Break-Ins

By Qyvea Limited · Updated 20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Break-ins follow patterns: thieves choose dark entrances and unwatched sides. Lighting your compound with those patterns in mind makes a real difference.

Walk it at night

Stand in your compound at night and note where it is darkest. Check the gate, back door, side passages, water tank area and parking.

Light the entry points first

Gate and back door first. These are the places people try first.

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Then the hiding places

Corners behind stores, tanks and trees. Lighting these removes cover.

Then the approach

Light the road just outside your gate so you can see who is waiting. A 2000W at the gate can cover the approach.

In short: Walk the compound at night and light the darkest entrances first.

Frequently asked questions

How many lights do I need?

Most compounds need two to four, depending on layout.

Where do I start?

At the gate and the back door.

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