10Dec
The Wake-Up Call No One Saw Coming
In just three months (June–August 2024), organised syndicates hit 10 landed properties across Singapore and walked away with S$3.85 million in cash, jewellery, Hermès Birkin bags, Rolex watches and gold.
Police recovered only S$1.36 million. The remaining S$2.49 million is gone forever.
These weren’t random smash-and-grabs. The burglars:
- Entered on 1–2 day social visit passes
- Chose homes next to parks for quick forest escapes
- Spent less than 10 minutes inside each house
- Ignored bolted-down home safes and went straight for wardrobe drawers and unlocked cabinets
One victim in Windsor Park Road lost S$390,000 in jewellery that was never recovered — despite CCTV, alarms and police response.
If this can happen in one of the safest cities on earth, no home safe is truly safe for high-value items.
Home Safe vs Bank Safe Deposit Box vs 24/7 Private Vault
| Feature | Home Safe | Traditional Bank Box | STARVAULT (Automated Private Vault) |
| Access | 24/7 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm only Close on public holidays and weekends | 24/7, 365 days (including PH) |
| Theft protection | Depends on safe quality & concealment | Excellent (bank vault) | Excellent (robotic, manless vault, 24hrs surveillance) |
| Fire protection | Limited (most melt above 800°C) | Professional fire protection system | Professional fire protection system in the entire building and in the vault. |
| Flood protection | Depends on home location | Depends on bank location | 29 metres above sea level |
| Authentication | 1–2 factors | Dual key access system + staff verification / biometric verification | 5-factor (face + finger + card + PIN + key) |
| Emergency access (night/PH) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Minimum contract | None | Usually 12 months | 1 month |
| Cost (small box) | S$800–3,000 one-time + installation | S$200–600 per year | Starting from $30 per month |
The Key Limitation of Traditional Bank Safe Deposit Boxes
While bank boxes offer excellent security, access is restricted to standard banking hours.In an emergency — retrieving original documents late at night, during a public holiday, or over Chinese New Year — this limitation can be highly inconvenient and, in some cases, problematic.It is precisely this restriction that leads many families to keep high-value items at home… until they experience a break-in.
How STARVAULT Resolves the Access–Security Dilemma
STARVAULT combines bank-grade protection with true round-the-clock convenience through fully automated technology.
Key advantages:
- 24/7 unrestricted access
Robotic retrieval system delivers your box in under 60 seconds — any time, any day. - Five-layer authentication
Facial recognition + fingerprint + access card + PIN + physical key. No staff member can access your box. - Fully automated, manless vault
Powered by Swiss Gunnebo robotic systems trusted by leading global banks. - Advanced fire protection
Gas suppression system in vault, extinguishes fires without water damage. Entire building is protected by professional fire sprinkler system. - Elevated flood protection
Facility located 29 metres above sea level. - Rapid emergency response
Just 3 minutes from the nearest police station. - Flexible and transparent pricing
Two box sizes only:
- Small — S$30/month (S$360/year prepaid)
- Medium — S$55/month (S$660/year prepaid)
Plus one-time S$200 refundable deposit + S$100 admin fee. Minimum 1-month contract.
Recommended Hybrid Storage Strategy
STARVAULT's automated approach differs significantly from traditional bank vaults and manual safe deposit providers. The following comparison highlights how automated technology delivers superior security and accessibility.
| Keep at Home (in a small fire safe)Feature | Move to Professional 24/7 Vault |
| Everyday wedding bands / jewellery < S$2,000 | Any single piece > S$5,000 |
| Emergency cash S$500–1,000 | Banking hours onlyEntire jewellery collections > S$25,000 |
| Current passports & travel documents | Original property deeds, wills, endowment policies |
| Daily-wear watch | Gold bars or coins > 500g |
| Current-year tax files | NoRare watches, Hermès bags, family heirlooms |
| Crypto hardware wallets & seed phrase backupsStaff escort required |
This simple segmentation gives you daily convenience without compromising the safety of your most valuable assets.
Cost Reality Check
- A decent home safe: S$1,500–4,000 (one-time)
- Home insurance jewellery sub-limit: usually S$5,000–20,000 total (not per item)
- Traditional bank box: S$200–600/year but no weekend access
- STARVAULT small box: S$36/month (1-year prepaid) — less than a weekly coffee run for total peace of mind
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I access my box at 3 am or on Public Holidays?
Yes, 364 days a year. We schedule 4 short annual maintenance window (usually 2–8 hours, announced 30 days in advance) for system upgrades and regular maintenance.
2. How many box sizes do you have?
Only two practical sizes
- Small – perfect for documents, jewellery, small gold
- Medium – for larger collections and bullion
3. What happens if I lose my key and access card?
Recovery is handled securely via OTP — staff never see your contents.
4. Does STARVAULT provide insurance?
We do not sell insurance, but we partner with specialist insurers and can introduce you to providers who offer significantly higher coverage limits and lower premiums when valuables are stored in a professional vault like ours.
5. Is there a long contract lock-in?
No. Minimum commitment is only one month. You can terminate anytime after with 30 days’ notice and get your full deposit back.
6. How secure is the facility really?
- Steel-reinforced concrete vault
- Five-factor access control authentication
- Professional fire protection system
- 29 metres above sea level, 24/7 CCTV surveillance with on-site security personnel
- Rapid police response (3 minutes away)
- OTP verification for changing of critical user access information.
- Email notifications with realtime timestamps on each Box access
Ready for Real Peace of Mind?
Book a free, no-obligation tour and see Singapore’s most advanced 24/7 private vault for yourself.
Book Your Free Tour → www.starvault.com.sg
Call or WhatsApp +65 6681 6631 (same-day viewing available)
Your family’s legacy deserves better than a bedroom drawer.
