Statistics on Burglaries in United States

Everyone knows a person who was a victim of a robbery or you might be one of the people whose house has been broken into. There are 2.5 million burglaries per year in the United States of which 65% are house break-ins. This number is huge, however when 17% of homes in America have security systems there is not enough deterrent for robberies to decrease. Statistics show that more than 60% of house break-ins occur during daytime because burglars know that most people are at work during the day time. A rather upsetting statistic about burglaries is that 65% of robbers know their victims which means that you should be very careful about who you share personal schedule information with. Do not let these statistics lose your hope in keeping your home safe because there are many things you can do to make your home a highly unlikely target for robbers.

What to Do Post Break-in

If you are one of the victims of a house robbery then it is important for you to do an overall check up of your homes security. As mentioned above, more than half of burglaries are done by people who know the victim therefore if your house has been broken into and there is no sign of a broken window or a broken lock then it could possibly mean that a key was used. If you believe someone else could have the keys to your home then we highly recommend that you get your locks rekeyed. If you see signs that your lock got picked opened then having a professional locksmith take a look at your lock to make sure there has been no damage done to the lock. Below we will talk about some of the most effective ways you can increase the security of your home and scare away robbers even before they enter your property.

How to Deter Burglars From Your Home

One of the biggest deterrents for house robbers are security cameras! You should definitely consider getting security cameras installed on the inside and more importantly on the outside of your home. The outside cameras should be at an easily visible place and it should have a clear view of all the front entrances to your home. Pet lovers has an easy yet very effective way to give their home extra security because research shows that homes that have a dog inside the house are less likely to be broken into. It also shows that even having stickers or signs that say “Beware of Dog” will serve as a deterrent for robbers. Another tip is to leave one of the lights on to make it look like the house is occupied which is especially effective at night time if you are going out. A study about house break-ins found that homes that have mail that’s not picked up are more likely to be broken into because it gives a signal of abandonment to the burglars. Make sure you pickup your mail and newspapers from your mailbox and driveway! Finally you should always make sure that all your doors and windows are locked properly before leaving your home. Often times an open window is an invitation to robbers so keeping your windows and doors locked will help you protect your home.