{"id":1708,"date":"2024-01-15T15:20:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2025-04-25T14:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T06:15:59","slug":"security-cameras-for-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-cameras-for-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Dash Cams For Superior Car Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Car theft rates in the US actually decreased over the last three decades\u2014back in 1990, car theft stood at a staggering rate of almost 658 vehicles per 100,000 people<\/a>. Car theft rates are better now, but as with any belonging, the threat of theft is still as present as ever<\/strong>, meaning now is a great time to invest in a car security camera or dash cams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the importance of having security for cars, and discover our five favorite car security cameras, including dash cams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Car Cameras Deter Theft?<\/strong>

Though cameras for car security are no doubt beneficial, there\u2019s a chance they actually attract thieves <\/strong>looking to steal the contents of a car. 

Unlike a home, deterrence really isn\u2019t your goal when it comes to car security.

Place car cameras<\/a> discreetly and choose cameras that are small.<\/strong> 

Likewise, avoid car cameras that attach externally, including car surveillance cameras that are 360 degrees, because these are laughably easy to steal. 

Modern vehicles sometimes come with built-in 360 car cameras that are completely undetectable, and therefore can\u2019t be stolen from the car.

Recommended reading: Keeping A Car Outside Vs Garage: Which Is Best<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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