Business establishments are the usual target of unscrupulous people. With the intent to gain, unscrupulous people are targeting business establishments for the very reason that it is there where the “money” is so to speak. Recognising the risks of establishing a business many of such establishments are being equipped with security and alert systems like CCTV camera systems, intruder alarm systems and even access control systems. However, there are still some business establishments that are not investing in the installation and use of security and alert systems, which may be attributed to the extra cost that the business owner may incur in the installation and maintenance of such. This type of thinking may have contributed to the increase of business crime cost over the period of the past ten years. According to the report of AXA insurance the cost in business crime increased to fifty eight percent (58%) over the period of ten years. During the year 2009 the average business crime cost claims averaged at around four thousand eighty one pounds (£4,081). Even with the slight decline of business crime of about (0.8%) last year, people who are engaged in business are feeling more vulnerable from unscrupulous people of from crime in general.

Aside from the non-engagement with security companies or none use of security devices being one of the cause of such fear other reasons were also cited by those who are engaged in business. One other reason seen why there is an increase in business crime is due to the lack of cultural respect which leads to rampant vandalism of business establishments especially if the owner belongs to the minority group in the area. Another reason cited was the lack of involvement of the community in solving crimes or their lack of active participation thereof. Finally, one more reason cited was the global financial crisis which was experienced last year that led to the increase in the unemployment rate.

Whatever reasons may be cited, the different types of business crimes may all be averted by using effective security systems like CCTV camera system, Intruder alarm systems or access control system, thus a person engaged in business especially those that have their own building or establishment must always always bear in mind that installing and maintaining a security and alert systems is an investment rather than a liability necessary in the efficient protection of their business.