Home Invasion: What Burglars Look For

Did you know that a burglary occurs every 16 seconds in the United States? This alarming statistic may make you feel very unsafe. While most burglaries occur while nobody is home, it is scary to realize that home invasion is on the rise. The poor economy may be to blame for the rise in burglaries and home invasions. There are many things you can do to help keep your home from being the target of a home invasion. These home security tips will help you make your home the secure haven it should be.

• Most burglars watch the home and neighborhood before committing a home invasion. They look for patterns of when you are home and away, which doors you use and what looks like the best point of entry.

• Many burglaries occur at night. Burglars like to work in the dark. To minimize the chances that your home will be chosen for a burglary or home invasion, keep the outside of your home well lit. Use landscape lights around the perimeter of the home and install motion sensor security lights near the doors.

• Burglars look for homes that follow consistent patterns. If they watch your home and notice that you come and go at the same times each day, you may find that the burglar uses this information to find a window of opportunity to commit a burglary. The best thing to do to prevent a home invasion? If you must come and go at regular times, it is best to use a timer for your lights. Use one in each room and randomly turn on and off lights in the home.

• Have a dog. Most burglars steer away from homes with dogs since these can be unpredictable. This isn’t foolproof – especially if your dog is a little one or is very friendly. It’s also not unheard of for pets to be harmed during a burglary.

• To prevent home invasion, keep your doors and windows secure. Burglars look for potential areas that they can get into and out of the home. Make sure that you check your basement or attic windows as well and keep all doors and windows locked and latched. Don’t store ladders outside next to your home – the burglar can easily use it to enter an upper window.

• Install a home security system. A alarm system is among the top home security tips and is probably the best deterrent you can use against a home invasion or burglary. Be sure to use the alarm system consistently. Post a sign or sticker to put burglars on notice that you have a home security system.

• Keep your home looking occupied to prevent home invasion. This is especially true when you go on vacation. Nothing says, “We’re not home” like a pile of unopened newspapers laying on the porch or driveway. Instead, get a friend or neighbor to take in your mail and newspapers when you’re gone or stop delivery until you return.

• Most burglars become familiar with the area or neighborhood they are going to invade. Start a neighborhood watch program to keep all neighbors aware of any suspicious vehicles or people who don’t live on your street. Call the police when you see anything out of the ordinary.

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