Every minute 4 houses are robbed. Home invasion isn’t just a nightmare, for many it’s a horrifying reality which can lead to trauma on top of loss of possessions. Most homeowners have this fear, for good reason because so many homes are robbed and police struggle to solve the robberies. The current rate of solving a burglary is only 13%. In this brief blog entry, the residential security experts here at Golden Locksmith will detail some of the security tips that we like to give our clients – security tips that burglars would never want you to know!
Most people who are robbed will never get their valuables back. Sadly, in 7% of burglaries a person living in the house was physically assaulted or hurt during the course of the robbery.
Expert Burglary Prevention Tips
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Often burglars work in industries where they legally enter your home. Perhaps your burglar delivered your couch, maybe they fixed your sink, or cleaned your carpets. Many burglars use these work positions to research to inside of homes and see if they are worth breaking into.
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They can enter your home legally and leave an opening for themselves to break in. Sometimes workers in your home may unlatch a window while in the bathroom or elsewhere. Make sure you are always checking windows and doors to ensure they are locked.
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What is outside can often reflect what is inside. If you decorate your front lawn with nice sculptures or flashy manicured landscape, it could be a sign that there are valuables inside your home. Many instead opt for having their backyard be the nicest.
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Enlist neighbors and friends to make it look like someone is home while you are on vacation. They can move your cars so it looks like someone has left as well as discard flyers or neighbors. You can also install lights that can be turned on and off remotely or use a timer and have the lights circulate.
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Don’t hide your key in an obvious spot. Some use the same place over and over for their keys. When you lose a key or break a lock, make sure you call an experienced locksmith to keep you and your family safe.
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