The Cost of Burglary vs. the Price of Good Security in Spain

A burglary in your Spanish home – whether it’s your villa on the Costa Blanca, your holiday retreat on the Costa del Sol, or your flat on the Costa Cálida – is more than a nasty shock. It hits your wallet: repairs, lost items, and a heap of hassle. But what if you could dodge those costs with a smart security investment? In Spain, where the Guardia Civil notes burglary attempts spike in coastal areas, it’s a question many Brits and expats ask.

In this article, we compare the financial and emotional costs of a burglary with the price of good security, like our Hikvision AX PRO system with no subscriptions. We’ll show why prevention saves your wallet and your peace of mind. Whether you live here full-time or visit occasionally, this guide helps you choose wisely.

The Real Cost of a Burglary in Spain

A burglary might seem like a rare risk, but when it strikes, the bill’s steep. Let’s break it down:

• Damage: A forced door or window costs €200-€500 to fix, depending on materials.
• Stolen goods: Jewelry, electronics, cash – victims lose €1,000-€3,000 on average, often more for high-value items.
• Indirect costs: New locks (€100-€300), lost time, and extra trips if you’re not local.
• Emotional toll: The sense of violation and stress can’t be priced but weighs heavily.

A typical burglary in Spain can easily set you back €1,500-€4,000, plus the emotional aftermath. Add insurance headaches – policies often don’t cover everything, and deductibles can hit €500.

The Price of Traditional Security

Many opt for traditional alarm systems with control rooms, like Securitas Direct or Prosegur, thinking it’s cheaper than a burglary. But let’s do the math:

• Monthly fees: €40-€60 a month – that’s €480-€720 a year.
• Over 5 years: €2,400-€3,600, plus setup costs (€200-€500).
• Total cost: €2,600-€4,100 – often more than a burglary itself.

And what do you get? A system that often only triggers after the burglar’s inside, with slow or no response from the control room. With jamming (signal interference), it’s useless. More on this at our control room myths page. You pay for years, but your stuff and peace of mind stay at risk.

The Price of Good Security: A One-Time Investment

Now our Hikvision AX PRO system. It’s not a subscription service but a one-time buy that keeps burglars out:

• Starter Package C: €699 – includes outdoor detection and siren.
• Extras: Additional sensors or cameras (€50-€150 each), depending on your home.
• Installation: Free in one day by our team – book via our appointment page.

For an average home, you’re looking at €699-€1,000, all in. Compare that to a burglary (€1,500-€4,000) or five years of traditional security (€2,600-€4,100). Our system saves you cash and prevents damage – see how on our outdoor detection page (specific video not fully translated yet).

What Does a Burglary Really Cost?

The financial hit is bad enough, but there’s more. A burglary in Spain brings:

• Time loss: Hours with police, insurance, and repairs – days if you’re not nearby.
• Emotional damage: Your home stops feeling safe, especially tough for holidaymakers seeking relaxation.
• Lost value: Sentimental items like heirlooms can’t be replaced – no money fixes that.

A customer in Jávea said: “The €2,000 in stuff hurt, but knowing someone had been inside was worse.” Good security stops that.

The Benefits of Our System

With our Hikvision AX PRO system, you don’t just save money – you get:

• Prevention: Outdoor detection keeps burglars out – more at our detection page.
• Control: Instant alerts via the Hik-Connect app, no control room needed.
• Reliability: Anti-jamming and 4G backup – more on our about us page (no specific English Hikvision page yet).
• Long-term: Batteries last up to 7 years – no upkeep costs.

It’s an investment that pays off by what you don’t lose.

The Math: Burglary vs. Security

Let’s stack it up:

• Burglary: €1,500-€4,000 one-time, plus emotional costs.
• Traditional system (5 years): €2,600-€4,100, with no prevention guarantee.
• Hikvision AX PRO: €699-€1,000 one-time, with prevention and peace of mind.

Even just on cash, our system wins. But the real gain is avoiding burglary – no repairs, no losses, no stress. Check your options on our packages page.

How to Choose Smart?

For your Spanish home, follow these steps:

1. Weigh the costs: What’s a burglary worth to you? Compare it to our prices.
2. Pick prevention: Go for outdoor detection and instant alerts.
3. Skip subscriptions: Traditional systems are costly and slow – more at our misleading claims page.
4. Invest: Calculate your cost via our cost calculator.
5. Get it set up: Our team installs it in a day via our appointment page.

More questions? Our FAQ has answers.

Conclusion: Smarter Than Paying the Price

A burglary in Spain costs more than you’d guess – financially and emotionally. But with our Hikvision AX PRO system, you avoid that misery for a fraction of the price. No subscriptions, just a one-time investment that protects your home and peace of mind. At Best Alarm System, we make security affordable and effective. Want more? Visit our overview page and see how to save smart.