Shocking home security footage exposes the disturbing rise in break-ins across Australia
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The tranquillity of Australian homes is under threat, as chilling security footage reveals a disturbing rise in home invasions.
The unsettling reality has been captured on home security cameras, with the footage shared on social media serving as a stark reminder of the importance of home security.
Melbourne media personality Jacqui Felgate recently shared a video on social media, sent to her by a listener, that has sent shivers down the spines of many Australians.
The footage showed a man, his face concealed and hands gloved, stealthily approaching a home's front door.
Upon finding it locked, he quickly went back into the shadows.
This unsettling incident occurred in Doreen, Northeast of Melbourne's CBD, at the eerie hour of 1:38 am.
Felgate's post has sparked a flood of comments from locals who have shared their own harrowing experiences.
One follower recounted a recent break-in attempt while she was asleep with her newborn with her three-year-old in another room.
'Someone tried to break into our house like this last week at 5 am,' they wrote.
'Thank god my partner was awake in the lounge. So terrifying.'
Another shared: 'This happened to us twice last year in our previous apartment building. We were watching TV late at night in our living room and heard someone trying to check if our door was unlocked.'
'We were upstairs watching TV, and someone opened our front door. Luckily, our dog went crazy and scared them off,' a third commented.
A fourth shared that her Melbourne apartment building was targeted three times in a span of a year.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) latest data paints a grim picture, showing a decade-high increase in home break-ins.
The 2021-22 financial year saw 194,100 households experiencing an intrusion, the highest number since 2012, when 186,800 homes were robbed.
Head of Crime and Data Statistics at the ABS, Will Milne, said that rates have fallen to a historic low of 116,700 during the height of COVID-19 in 2020-21.
'Property was stolen in around two-thirds of break-ins—65 per cent—with personal items like handbags, jewellery or clothing most often taken,' Milne said.
Insurer National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) has also reportedly received more than 2300 claims for home break-ins, with the most common items stolen being bikes, jewellery, car keys, mobile phones, and cash.
'We see a surge in home burglaries over the summer holidays as more people are away from their homes travelling or visiting family and friends,' Natalie Major, NRMS Insurance Executive Manager of Claims, said.
'Thieves are always on the lookout for small items in the home that can be easily grabbed and resold. Bikes and keys are the most targeted item during a home burglary.'
'It’s best to keep these valuables secured indoors and out of sight, away from windows.'
The rise in home invasions has led to a boom in the home security industry.
Affordable home security and doorbell cameras are becoming increasingly popular, with about 40 per cent of households having some form of video system installed, according to NRMA research.
Brands like Eufy, Ring, Google, Wyze, and Arlo are leading the market, providing homeowners with an extra layer of security.
However, the onus of home security doesn't solely lie on technology.
Simple measures like locking doors and windows, installing alarms, and having someone look after your house when you're away can significantly reduce the risk of break-ins.
Have you had a close call with a home invasion? What security measures do you have in place? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
The unsettling reality has been captured on home security cameras, with the footage shared on social media serving as a stark reminder of the importance of home security.
Melbourne media personality Jacqui Felgate recently shared a video on social media, sent to her by a listener, that has sent shivers down the spines of many Australians.
The footage showed a man, his face concealed and hands gloved, stealthily approaching a home's front door.
A disturbing rise in break-ins has emphasised the importance of having home security. Image source: Jacqui Felgate.
Upon finding it locked, he quickly went back into the shadows.
This unsettling incident occurred in Doreen, Northeast of Melbourne's CBD, at the eerie hour of 1:38 am.
Felgate's post has sparked a flood of comments from locals who have shared their own harrowing experiences.
One follower recounted a recent break-in attempt while she was asleep with her newborn with her three-year-old in another room.
'Someone tried to break into our house like this last week at 5 am,' they wrote.
'Thank god my partner was awake in the lounge. So terrifying.'
Another shared: 'This happened to us twice last year in our previous apartment building. We were watching TV late at night in our living room and heard someone trying to check if our door was unlocked.'
'We were upstairs watching TV, and someone opened our front door. Luckily, our dog went crazy and scared them off,' a third commented.
A fourth shared that her Melbourne apartment building was targeted three times in a span of a year.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) latest data paints a grim picture, showing a decade-high increase in home break-ins.
The 2021-22 financial year saw 194,100 households experiencing an intrusion, the highest number since 2012, when 186,800 homes were robbed.
Head of Crime and Data Statistics at the ABS, Will Milne, said that rates have fallen to a historic low of 116,700 during the height of COVID-19 in 2020-21.
'Property was stolen in around two-thirds of break-ins—65 per cent—with personal items like handbags, jewellery or clothing most often taken,' Milne said.
Insurer National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) has also reportedly received more than 2300 claims for home break-ins, with the most common items stolen being bikes, jewellery, car keys, mobile phones, and cash.
'We see a surge in home burglaries over the summer holidays as more people are away from their homes travelling or visiting family and friends,' Natalie Major, NRMS Insurance Executive Manager of Claims, said.
'Thieves are always on the lookout for small items in the home that can be easily grabbed and resold. Bikes and keys are the most targeted item during a home burglary.'
'It’s best to keep these valuables secured indoors and out of sight, away from windows.'
The rise in home invasions has led to a boom in the home security industry.
Affordable home security and doorbell cameras are becoming increasingly popular, with about 40 per cent of households having some form of video system installed, according to NRMA research.
Brands like Eufy, Ring, Google, Wyze, and Arlo are leading the market, providing homeowners with an extra layer of security.
However, the onus of home security doesn't solely lie on technology.
Simple measures like locking doors and windows, installing alarms, and having someone look after your house when you're away can significantly reduce the risk of break-ins.
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