Crime Mapping

Burglary is most commonly defined as forcible entry into a place with the intention of committing theft. With increasing population and expanding cities, burglary has become one of the most commonly committed crimes. Knowing the statistic of your particular city and community and the characteristics of recent burglaries, will help you in gauging exactly how keep your home and family safe. To make your home more secure, find out from your neighbors and local police station the crime rate of the area and then take measures accordingly.

Burglars target homes that they know are empty during certain hours of the day. If you live alone, or if you and your spouse both work, consider getting an alarm system or a dog. Often just the sound of either of the two is enough to discourage burglars. Check the doors of your home and see if they are up to standard, some doors are really light and very easy to break through and act as an invitation to burglars. Get locks that provide reliable protection, like dead bolt locks and cannot be easily tampered with. Statistics show that 34 of burglars enter through the front door, so keep your doors and windows locked properly at all times.

Burglars often target homes that have trees and bushes around them as these make for easy hiding places. Keep your front and backyard clear so you can detect any such activity. Keep your garage and shed locked, so they cannot be used as hiding places. Keep the areas around the house well lit and invest in some motion sensing lights. Label your windows with stickers of the alarm system you are using and keep them updated and in use.
Stay in touch with your neighbors and hold community meetings to discuss ways to make the area safer. Let people know if you are scheduled to travel and to keep an eye on your house. Lastly, make it a habit to always check doors, windows and locks.