Home Security Tips To Prevent Burglary

When and where burglars invade

•  Break-ins often occur in the daytime, when you're at school or work
•  July and august top the charts for frequent break-ins; February ranks last
•  Open windows are frequent targets during summer months
•  Back doors are the most common entry point; they often kicked in

What discourages burglars the most

• Monitored homes security systems

• Electronic sensors on windows

• Closed-circuit TC cameras

• Security patrols

• Dogs in house

•  Weapon in the home, including guns

• Guardhouses protecting neighborhoods

• Random police walk-by

• Improved exterior lighting

• Neighborhood watch programs

• Safes/strong boxes

• Local burglar alarm

• Deadbolt lock

• Interior lights, especially timed

Homes Security's Best Tips

• 95 % of burglars surveyed would run if they met a large, unwelcoming dog face-to-face
• Stop being so social , try, to not post status updates and tweets when you leave your home

How to prevent burglaries

10 tips to prevent your home from burglary