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FBI statistics from 2004 show the value of goods stolen in burglaries to be on average about $1600. For the 2.143 million burglaries that is $34,288,000. That doesn't count the untold billions in property damage done in vandalism to the victims' property.
Here are some more facts:
Over 60% of the burglaries happened in daylight hours when the bad guys think no one is at home.
45% happened in the southern states
33% happened with no forced entry.
Almost 33% of burglaries occur by unlawful entry thru an unlocked door or window.
Burglars are almost always unarmed and work by themselves.
-77% of all crime was property related
-17% of all crime domiciles were violated by a burglar. That means on average that if you stay in your home for six years-on average- you will be burglarized.
-85% of all burglaries the offender gained entry into the house or other building.
A property crime occurs every 3 seconds, a home burglary every 15 seconds.
Is that scary Enough?
And yet police officials say consistently that 90% of all burglaries can be avoided.
We have talked about these before but here in rapid fire bullets are the ultimate home security tips for securing your home from the bad guys.
1. TREES AND SHRUBS-remove from the areas near windows and doors-they make great hiding places.
2. TREES CLOSE TO SECOND STORY WINDOW-makes for a big temptation to get in.
3. NEIGHBORHOO
WATCH-this is a no brainer. Your local sheriff's department can help you organize it and it is FREE. Usaonwatch.com has more details
4. LIVED IN LOOK-if you are gone or not make sure it looks like you are home. Don't have the vacation look of uncut grass and newspapers piling up.
5. SIGNAGE-viscous guard dog, NRA stickers, security company signs-anything that warns the bad guys to stay away. Neighborhood Watch signs work too.
6. GARAGE DOOR-sure it's hot but don't leave the garage door open. It usually provides easy access to the house. DUH!
7. TIME-one of the three enemies of the burglar. The longer it takes him to get in the more likely he is to quit trying. See how to slow him down below.
8. LIGHTS-another one of the enemies of the bad guys. Keep lights on in your house even if you are away. Get some motion activated spots. The bad guys can't stand a well light area.
9. NOISE-the last of the enemies of the bad guy burglars. The last thing they want if they do break in is an alarm sounding to alert neighbors or the police.
10. SOLID COLOR DOORS AND DEAD BOLT LOCKS- a key part of the strategy to slow the bad guys down. An absolute must.
11. TEMPERED GLASS NEAR DOORS-without it, it is too easy to break the glass and get in. Slow them down
12. PEEPHOLES-if you don't have one get one. If you have one make sure you use it. Way too many folks just reflexively open the door-a throwback to the good old days before "home invasion."
13. WINDOW AND DOOR ALARMS- a key strategy to make noise if the bad guys get in. They are inexpensive and easy to install. As a bonus get some signs that announce you have some. Burglars do read.
14. SECURITY SYSTEMS- there are so many choices. It is just a fact that homes with any kind of security system are much less likely to be a target.
15. LOCK DOORS AND WINDOWS-another no brainer. Even if you are home LOCK 'EM. Part of the strategy of slowing the bad guys down.
16. BARKING DOG-another proven fact that the sound of a barking dog scares the bad guys away. Bonus-get a sign warning of a dog. You don't even have to have a dog-just the barking will do.
17. KEEP CARS AND POSSESSIONS IN THE GARAGE-temptation is the mother of all burglars. DON'T MAKE IT EASY.
18. USE COMMON SENSE-old throwback ideas like hiding an extra key under the front door mat just don't work-DUMB TOO!
19. SELF DEFENSE PRODUCTS-always have some pepper spray, stun guns, and personal alarms around the house just in case.
20. THE UNWELCOME MAT-that's what I call it. Don't make your home an attractive target. Look at it for the outside and follow the tips above.
Remember when it comes to burglars "MI CASA ES NON SU CASA."
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