Your home is your castle and your sanctuary and we want to help to protect it and your family.
Home Burglary is on the increase. According to the FBI, a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 15.4 seconds. Becoming a victim of home burglary can leave a family feeling vulnerable and violated so we want to help you to avoid this.
The majority of home and apartment burglaries occur during the daytime when most people are away at work or school. Holiday times, in particular July and August are also a time of high risk as burglars are aware that people are likely to on holiday or may have left windows or doors open while they are out.
Burglaries are most often carried out by young males under 25 years of age who are looking for items that are small and expensive, and that can easily be sold. Favorite items are laptops, phones, cash, jewelry, guns, watches, DVD players or other small electronic devices. They are usually seeking quick cash for living expenses or drugs. According to statistics, 70% of burglars have to use some amount force to enter a dwelling, but their preference is always to gain easy access through an open window or door.
Although home burglaries may seem like a random event, they usually involve a selection process. The are looking for an unoccupied home with the easiest access, which is quiet well hidden, and with the best escape routes.
Here are some tips to make your home less attractive to burglars.