Breaking Down a Break-In: Home Security Tips

BREAKING DOWN A BREAK-IN Home Burglaries by the Numbers The Front Door of burglars enter through the front door. of burglars enter through an unlocked door. 34% 田 32% TIP: Keeping a key under the welcome mat or in the planter is convenient - for thieves. Keep your spare keys with a neighbor or in a combination lockbox bolted to your home. 14.6 seconds - the average time between burglaries in the U.S. The Master Bedroom Average time it takes seconds to break into a home. 8-12 Average time criminals minutes spend in your home. Criminals often target the master bedroom first to find target valuables like cash and jewelry. #1 TIP: Fido may seem fierce, but dogs rarely deter a burglar. $2,185 - average value of property lost in a home burglary The Yard 2% of burglars climb to the second floor. 23% of burglars enter through a first-floor window. 22% of burglars enter through the back door. TIP: Environmental features, like trees or shrubs, may look nice, but they provide perfect cover for criminals. Keep foliage well-trimmed and avoid easy access to your second story. 65% of burglaries occur between 10am - 3pm Monitored home security systems offer the most effective way to improve the safety of your home and family. Homes without a home security system are 300% more likely to be burglarized. GROME PREVENTION SECURITY SYSTEMS Contact Crime Prevention Securîty Systems today to protect your home. 1 (800) 949-1799 • cpss.net