LAUNCESTON'S spike in burglaries has at least one silver lining - a boost for businesses selling security products.
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Jaycar Electronics said it had witnessed a jump in the number of security systems moving off its shelves.
"We have definitely noticed an increase in sales of our DVR surveillance systems," the store's Caleb Jones said.
"We've actually brought our prices down because more people are buying them."
But not everyone in the security business is seeing a bump in their bottom line.
Jackson's Security said it was business as usual despite noticing on previous occasions when burglaries have spiked.
In the Launceston area, home and car burglaries have increased 50 per cent and 9 per cent respectively since July.
But it's businesses that are bearing the brunt.
This financial year business break-ins in the North have risen 71 per cent to 291 burglaries.
The problem has prompted Tasmania Police to write to the Launceston Chamber of Commerce about what its members should be doing security-wise.
Businesses in the Launceston CBD have also been complaining about an increase in anti-social behaviour.
The issue will be addressed by police at an upcoming Cityprom forum.
Acting Inspector of Launceston uniform police Jason Jones said police were taking the issue seriously and had increased patrols.