Creating safe car parks with video surveillance

As mobility continues to increase, parking facilities are increasingly in demand in public areas, especially in towns and cities. At the same time, large car parks are a popular target for thieves. Individuals and gangs of thieves gain unauthorised access to the premises and steal what they can make money with. This results in broken into or stolen cars, smashed windows and stolen wheel caps or valuables. Park-and-ride car parks, which lie just outside on the edge of the city, are particularly affected by theft. These car parks are affordable options for long-stay parking or day tourists who want to park their vehicle for a few hours. However, for thieves, their secluded location offers the perfect opportunity to strike. But car showroom and company car parks are not spared by gangs of thieves either, especially at night or on weekends. As the parking areas are often not comprehensively secured, they’re an easy target for criminals. This results in high repair costs and increasing insurance contributions for the affected companies.

Round-the-clock video surveillance offers effective protection against theft and vandalism in car parks. This creates trust and makes visitors and customers feel safe. The systems, which can be rented and used on a temporary basis, are an ideal addition to conventional site security. Moreover, they’re also a more cost-effective alternative as expensive night and weekend surcharges are not applicable.