According to the FBI, Home Break-In (Burglary) is the most common threat to our home.
In the U.S. a home burglary occurs every 13 seconds.
Every 13 seconds a home intrusion is committed.
2.5 million+ home intrusions are committed each year.
Only 17% of the homes in U.S. have a security system.
2,500+ cars stolen per day… almost 2 cars a minute.
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S.
1 out of 3 residential assaults are a result of a burglary.
85% of break-ins are from non-professionals that are usually more desperate and dangerous.
People want security and need peace of mind.
Insurance agencies can offer discounts up to 20% for auto insurance when a home security system is installed.
Home security statistics tell us that 95% of break-ins needed some amount of force to break-in.
Thieves prefer easy access, through an unlocked doors or windows.
Home security statistics tell us that the type of tools used to break in are usually simple; a screwdriver, pliers, pries bars, and small hammers are most common.
Police usually only clear 13% of all reported burglaries due to lack of witnesses or physical evidence.
Home security statistics tell us that burglars will usually bypass a house if it requires too much effort or more skills or tools than they possess.
Most breaks are through front or back doors.
Unlocked outer doors to common hallways give thieves a chance to break in through inner doors while remaining out of sight of neighbors and police. Keep outside doors locked
Windows are left unlocked at a much higher rate than doors.
An open window that is visible from the street may be the sole reason that a house is targeted. An open window with only a locked window screen is particularly inviting to thieves. Access is quick, easy and silent.
Windows have latches, not locks; they should have secondary locking devices.
Wooden sticks/dowels work well with horizontal sliding windows.
For vertical windows, through the frame pins work well.
For ventilation, leave no more than a 4 – 6 inch window opening.
Make sure that opening is not large enough to allow someone to reach through to unlock the door or remove window lock.
Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of activity inside.
Use timers (lights, radios and televisions). Make the home appears occupied.
Exterior lighting is very important.
Lights in front of the home should be on a timer.
If you are not an owner of one of Safeguard Security's Reactor home security systems, use timers or motion sensors for other exterior lighting, especially at the rear of the house.
If you see anyone acting suspicious around your house or a neighbor’s house, call 911 immediately.
If your house is broken into, call police immediately. Don’t touch anything that the criminal may have touched.
Wait outside for police to arrive.
Write down plate numbers of suspicious vehicles.
Not all break-ins will be stopped, regardless of the precautions that you take. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure that your valuables will be covered in the event of a theft.
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