15 Facts About Burglary And Crime

When we think about whether we need and want a home security system, we typically look at costs, features and benefits. Sometimes we think about discounts on homeowners insurance. But there are more serious reasons most people would rather not examine. Consider the following 15 facts.

1. Most crimes happen because someone gave a criminal an opportunity to act.

2. Little planning goes into most burglaries.

3. No neighborhood – rich or poor – is safe from crime.

4. Professional burglars are very rare.

5. Most burglars are neighborhood juveniles.

6. Most burglars are never caught.

7. Most stolen property is never recovered.

8. Most home burglaries occur in the daytime.

9. Most burglars enter through unlocked doors or windows.

10. It takes less that two minutes for the average burglar to get into your home.

11. If you can delay his entry for just three minutes, most burglars will give up and leave.

12. Just the risk of being seen or heard will deter most burglars.

13. If you shoot a burglar you may be arrested and/or sued.

14. A cooperative program such as Neighborhood Watch is a strong deterrent to crime.

15. Most burglars will not enter an occupied home.