The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and — unfortunately — an annual rise in theft. From package deliveries on porches to expensive gifts tucked inside homes and businesses, the holidays create ideal opportunities for criminals. Whether you're safeguarding personal valuables, newly purchased electronics, or gifts meant for loved ones, taking proactive security steps can help you keep everything protected.

At Vaults Plus, we believe in one mission: Safeguard What Matters. Here’s how to protect your holiday valuables and maintain peace of mind throughout the season.

1. Secure Package Deliveries Before Thieves Spot Them

With online shopping at an all-time high, porch pirates are more active than ever. To prevent packages from being stolen:

• Use smart doorbell cameras or security cameras pointed at your front entry.

• Choose delivery instructions such as “place behind a plant,” “deliver to the side door,” or “leave in parcel box.”

• Schedule deliveries when someone will be home.

• Consider using a package locker location or having items shipped to your workplace.

Even a simple camera presence can deter theft — criminals don’t want to be recorded.

2. Lock Up Gifts in a Safe Until It’s Time to Celebrate

Don’t leave newly purchased gifts in vehicles, closets, or near windows where they can be easily seen. For high-value items like jewelry, electronics, cash, or luxury goods, use a burglary-rated safe to keep them secure.

Fireproof safes offer protection from fire and heat, while burglary safes are built with reinforced steel and advanced locking systems to resist break-ins. If you want both fire and theft protection, look for hybrid or dual-rated safes.

A safe keeps curious children, holiday guests, and potential intruders from accessing what's not meant to be found.

3. Avoid Leaving Packaging Outside – It Advertises What’s Inside

Large boxes for TVs, gaming systems, or luxury items sitting by the curb signal to criminals that your home contains high-value targets. Instead:

• Break boxes down and place them inside a recycling bin

• Store them in the garage until collection day

• Take them to a recycling center yourself

Don’t make your home an easy mark.

4. Strengthen Visibility With Indoor and Outdoor Cameras

Cameras are one of the most effective ways to deter theft during the holidays. Position them:

• Near entry doors

• Along driveways

• By the garage and side entrances

• Inside common areas where valuables are stored

Modern systems like Lorex provide color night vision, motion alerts, and mobile monitoring, letting you keep eyes on your property even when traveling.

5. Keep Windows, Doors, and Cars Locked — Even During Gatherings

Holiday events mean frequent comings and goings, making it easy to forget the basics. Criminals often take advantage of unlocked doors while residents are distracted.

• Double-check all doors are locked

• Keep vehicles secured, even in your driveway

• Use smart locks or deadbolts where possible

• Close curtains or blinds when leaving your home

A few seconds of precaution can prevent an expensive loss.

6. Don’t Post Expensive Gifts on Social Media

It’s tempting to share photos of new holiday purchases or beautifully wrapped gifts — but criminals monitor social media too. Avoid posting:

• Expensive electronics

• Jewelry or designer items

• Your exact location while traveling

Wait until you're home and your valuables are secured before sharing celebrations online.

7. Protect Business Valuables and Holiday Cash Flow

For retailers, the holiday rush brings increased cash handling, inventory, and customer traffic — and therefore increased risk.

Protect your business by:

• Installing cameras at entrances, POS systems, and stockrooms

• Using drop safes or cash-management safes

• Securing inventory in locked storage or steel cabinets

• Reviewing access control and employee protocols

• Mounting burglary-rated safes for overnight protection

Businesses are especially vulnerable during extended holiday hours, so layered security is critical.

8. Use a Safe or Lockbox When Traveling for the Holidays

If you’re leaving home for several days:

• Store valuables in a bolted-down safe

• Set timed lighting inside the home

• Ask a trusted neighbor to watch for package deliveries

• Monitor cameras remotely

• Avoid announcing travel plans online

A secure home looks active — even when you’re not there.

Final Thoughts

The holidays should be a time of celebration, not worry. With smart precautions — from secure deliveries to proper safe storage and surveillance — you can protect your gifts, valuables, and peace of mind throughout the season.

If you're ready to enhance your home or business security, Vaults Plus offers:

🔐 Burglary & fireproof safes
📸 Lorex surveillance cameras & NVR systems
🚪 Smart locks & access control solutions

All designed to help you Safeguard What Matters.

Note: This article is for Informational purposes ONLY.