Warehouses are prime targets for theft. They hold concentrated inventory, operate on predictable schedules, and often have large perimeters with multiple access points. Whether you run a distribution centre, a self-storage facility, or a small trade warehouse, a layered security approach is essential.
Start With Perimeter Coverage
The first line of defence is knowing when someone enters your property. Perimeter cameras covering every vehicle entrance, pedestrian gate, and fence line give you early warning of unauthorised access. Mount cameras high enough to avoid tampering but angled to capture faces and licence plates. For large sites, a combination of wide-angle overview cameras and narrow-field cameras at choke points gives the best coverage without excessive camera counts.
Cover Loading Docks and Receiving Areas
Loading docks are where most inventory shrinkage occurs. Cameras should cover both the exterior dock area (capturing vehicle registration plates and who is present during loading) and the interior staging area. Time-stamped footage linked to your receiving schedule makes it easy to investigate discrepancies between what was received and what appears in your inventory system.
Interior Cameras for High-Value Zones
Not every aisle needs a camera, but high-value storage areas, restricted zones, and the area around your office or server room should have dedicated coverage. Use cameras with person detection so you receive alerts when someone enters these zones outside scheduled hours.
Lighting as a Deterrent
Criminals avoid well-lit sites. Motion-activated floodlights around the perimeter and at entry points are one of the cheapest and most effective deterrents available. Paired with cameras that have colour night vision, good lighting also dramatically improves footage quality after dark.
Access Control and Audit Trails
Knowing who entered and when is as important as seeing them on camera. Even a basic key-card or code-based access system creates an audit trail. Combined with camera footage, you can match every entry event to a visual record—invaluable when investigating internal theft or procedural breaches.
Remote Monitoring and Alerts
Modern camera systems push real-time alerts to your phone when unusual activity is detected. Motion after hours, a door left open, or a vehicle in a restricted area can trigger an instant notification with a video clip. This means you do not need on-site security staff watching screens around the clock—the system does the watching for you.
Getting Started
Nordensite camera kits are designed for exactly this kind of deployment. Our 4-camera and 8-camera kits come with PoE cameras, an NVR with pre-installed storage, and all cabling. For warehouses without internet at every building, our LTE kits work over mobile data. Browse our camera kits or request a quote for a tailored warehouse setup.