Nighttime: The Biggest Security Threat for Property Managers

As a property manager, you likely already know all too well the security threats posed by nighttime hours.

When visibility is lower, activity at your properties decreases, criminals believe they can operate undetected, and your locations become prime targets for theft, vandalism, illegal dumping, and parking lot takeovers.

It's during these critical nighttime hours that effective and proactive security solutions become essential in protecting your portfolio, deterring opportunist crime, and providing peace of mind.

In this blog post, LotGuard's security experts explore the compelling statistics that support the heightened risks of nighttime property crime and outline how our advanced nighttime-ready mobile video surveillance solutions keep your properties secure 24/7.

The Nighttime Crime Problem: Why Darkness Attracts Criminals

Criminals prefer to operate at night for two pretty obvious reasons: reduced visibility and unstaffed premises make it easier to approach property, vandalize, and steal from properties without risk of being noticed.

The statistics reveal further insight into the extent of nighttime crime:

• A report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics highlights that over 70% of property crimes occur at night, typically between the hours of 10pm and 4am
• Vacant properties, remotely located industrial properties, and big box retail locations are particularly targeted by criminals due to their limited security coverage and potentially high-value assets
• Criminals target these sites as they know that most traditional security solutions, such as security cameras and guards, struggle to adapt to nighttime conditions

Ignoring the security risks associated with nighttime crime, particularly during the winter when periods of darkness are increased, leaves property managers vulnerable to costly thefts, vandalism, illegal dumping, and associated liability claims.

LotGuard: Your Nighttime Security Solution

With over 20 years of experience protecting properties, infrastructure, and jobsites, LotGuard has developed a surveillance platform that prioritizes nighttime security.

Our mobile solar surveillance trailers utilize the latest generation technology to deliver ultra-reliable security at all hours, including:

Infrared Cameras for Night Vision

We leverage the highest quality security cameras equipped with directional infrared (IR) technology, which is built-in as standard. Unlike standard security cameras that lose visibility in the dark, IR cameras provide high-quality images even in complete darkness, allowing our monitoring partners to detect potential threats and escalate a remote crime prevention process.

Key Benefit: No matter how dark your properties get, our IR technology ensures that nothing goes unnoticed.

Battery Backup for Continuous Operation

LotGuard surveillance trailers operate using solar-powering technology, allowing us to bring our security solutions where others can't, but this may leave some people wondering how these sun-powered systems perform during nighttimes.

The answer is simple: Our highly advanced battery backup system allows our solar solutions to sustain power in times of low or no sunlight for up to 15 days, with more than enough energy to last the night and even through the winter months.

Key Benefit: Even on cloudy days or during long nights, our battery backup system means LotGuard trailers remain fully operational, delivering 24/7 coverage without interruption.

Flashing Blue Deterrent Lights

When an intruder approaches a site protected by a Lotguard surveillance unit, the first thing they will notice is the flashing blue deterrent lights at the top of the 20ft trailer. These piercing, unmistakable lights serve as a warning that the property is under surveillance.

Key Statistic: Our internal theft prevention reports show that visual deterrents reduce crime by up to 50%, as criminals prefer not to target sites under video surveillance. 

Key Benefit: Highly visible surveillance units harden your sites against intrusion and discourage would-be criminals from engaging with your properties.

Audio Voice-Down Warnings

LotGuard trailers are equipped with audio voice-down technology, which allows our monitoring team to issue real-time warnings to intruders or for a series of pre-recorded messages to be played automatically on intrusion detection.

Imagine the impact of a loud, authoritative voice announcing that the intruder is being watched and law enforcement has been contacted.

In fact, you don't have to imagine it. Check out the videos below showing how effective this solution is as a crime deterrent.

• Key Statistic: Locations secured with LotGuard's proactive voice-down audio benefit from a 60% faster resolution of incidents, as intruders typically flee the scene upon hearing the warnings

• Benefit: TLive, and even pre-recorded voice-down audio, is a powerful feature that deters crime and ensures faster incident response, minimizing potential damage.

 

Why Property Managers Trust LotGuard for Nighttime Security

LotGuard isn't just another video surveillance camera company; we are a comprehensive managed security solution that gives property managers peace of mind that their properties are secure day or night.

Our unique surveillance platform, backed by our turnkey services, have been designed to meet the needs of our property management client base.

Whether it's a vacant property, data center, commercial building, industrial property, or retail environment, here's why Property Managers trust LotGuard:

• Nowhere to Hide: A LotGuard unit can detect intrusion at a greater distance with higher accuracy than a security guard, any time of day
• Immediate Intervention: Our remote crime prevention process kicks in the moment intruders are detected, usually within 3 seconds or less than an intrusion occurs
• Always Awake: Our surveillance cameras never take a break and are never looking the wrong way when a crime occurs
• Scalable Solutions: LotGuard units are available on a rental basis, meaning properties can ramp their surveillance coverage up or down depending on requirements
• Rapid Deployment: A Lotguard can be deployed in less than 20 minutes, giving you the coverage you need when and where it is most required

Don't Be Left in the Dark by Nighttime Crime - Deploy LotGuard

By utilizing LotGuard across your property portfolios, you are ensuring your assets, tenants, and staff are protected by the most advanced, proactive security solutions on the market.

From infrared night vision to live audio deterrents, our technology works tirelessly to keep criminals at bay.

Ready to learn more? Contact LotGuard today to learn how we can enhance your nighttime security strategy and give you peace of mind, no matter the hour.

Because when the night falls, your defenses shouldn’t.

FAQs

Q: How do LotGuard trailers work at night if they’re solar-powered?
A: Our surveillance trailers harness the power of the sun to charge internal batteries, which offer enough capacity to run the trailers for up to 15 days without the need for direct sunlight - ample energy to run the trailers overnight.

Q: Can the infrared cameras provide clear images in total darkness?
A: Infrared cameras are ideal for nighttime surveillance requirements. They provide high-definition imagery even in total darkness, which allows our monitoring partners to quickly identify any threats at your properties.

Q: How quickly can LotGuard trailers be deployed?
A: LotGuard is the ultimate drop-and-go surveillance solution, and can be deployed to your properties in as little as 20 minutes. When you most need security coverage, LotGuard is your go-to solution.