Italian homeowners face rising costs for burglary prevention measures

Security experts advise Italian residents to invest in reinforced doors, modern European‑style locks, CCTV cameras, alarm systems and window bars to deter the growing number of home burglaries. Because these protective devices and their installation are paid for by private citizens, many view the expense as an additional tax that the state should shoulder. Critics argue that law‑enforcement agencies are constrained and that the government has failed to guarantee public safety.

A concurrent consumer guide highlights affordable Wi‑Fi home cameras as a flexible, low‑cost surveillance option, noting features such as real‑time streaming to smartphones, cloud or micro‑SD storage and integration with smart‑home platforms like Alexa and Google Home.