{"id":5931,"date":"2023-08-18T15:34:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T07:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5931"},"modified":"2023-11-03T14:32:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T06:32:09","slug":"failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Failed Break-In: Will Burglars Come Back to the Same House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting burgled is a scary prospect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8e40d26f037764beaf8d2c4ca138953d\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/blog\/8-surprising-home-burglary-statistics\/#Crime_worry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a>, it\u2019s the most feared property crime, which isn\u2019t surprising given the frequency of burglary. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our survey of global security<\/a> found that a quarter of American respondents had experienced burglary or attempted burglary in the previous year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a stranger walk around your property without you knowing and stealing your sentimental items is bad enough. But having them return is an even scarier thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out about the likelihood of burglars coming back to the same house, and pick up some important tips to know if someone breaks into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/#Do_Failed_Burglars_Come_Back\" title=\"Do Failed Burglars Come Back?\">Do Failed Burglars Come Back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/#4_Things_You_Need_to_Do_After_Someone_Tries_to_Break_Into_Your_House\" title=\"4 Things You Need to Do After Someone Tries to Break Into Your House\">4 Things You Need to Do After Someone Tries to Break Into Your House<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/#Why_Do_Failed_Burglars_Come_Back\" title=\"Why Do Failed Burglars Come Back?\">Why Do Failed Burglars Come Back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/#Will_Someone_Break_Into_My_House\" title=\"Will Someone Break Into My House?\">Will Someone Break Into My House?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/failed-break-in-will-burglars-come-back-to-the-same-house\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Failed_Burglars_Come_Back\"><\/span><strong>Do Failed Burglars Come Back?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8b1909282c45a4f53dac4fd6ee6d90af\">Sadly, repeat burglaries, including ones where the first incident failed, happen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontpointsecurity.com\/blog\/burglars-do-come-back-the-same-house-and-the-same-neighborhood#:~:text=It%20is%20scary%20enough%20to,experienced%2029%25%20of%20all%20burglaries.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> have shown that <strong>repeat burglaries are common<\/strong>, and they often take place soon after the first home invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quarter of repeat burglaries took place just one week after the first, and over half took place within one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-998ce719fa3b05b7f3fb7365945653f7\">An initial <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">home invasion<\/a> might be to scope the property for valuables and to prepare to burglarize it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Things_You_Need_to_Do_After_Someone_Tries_to_Break_Into_Your_House\"><\/span><strong>4 Things You Need to Do After Someone Tries to Break Into Your House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After someone has broken into your home, it\u2019s important to act quickly and increase security measures to protect yourself and your possessions from the risk of them coming back to the same house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to do after someone tries to break into your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Install home security cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f6970348b609960eb665f7c00589f6e8\">One of the best ways to protect a property after a failed break-in is to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-install-wireless-security-cameras\/\">install home security cameras<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-67235216bf79e5cba53bf96a71a8e2d3\">These are visible measures that deter criminals from returning to a property following the first break-in, especially if they have a built-in Siren, like <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sirens are a great way to create a sense of threat. Because thieves don\u2019t want to be caught on camera or have the owner notified of their presence (and therefore able to alert the police), they are less likely to break into a property with home security systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png\" alt=\"break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b9cc6e6ba83a26bce0bf72e7b284ff5e\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>How to set up a security camera quickly for free<\/strong><br><br>Thieves may return quickly to the property following an initial break in because they know that most homeowners haven\u2019t had time to install any proper home security systems.<br><br><strong>Don\u2019t get caught out by repeat burglars. Install AlfredCamera on an old mobile device in minutes to protect the property, fast.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the AlfredCamera app<\/a> to an old phone or tablet, and position the camera where you need it (ideally in a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/recommend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hallway, garage, or over vulnerable entry points<\/a>). Learn how to do so <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">in this guide<\/a>.<br><br>While this is excellent as an instant solution, homeowners may also want to introduce an <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> into their setup if they want superior infrared night vision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3537\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"The fifth step of AlfredCamera APP onboarding process\" class=\"wp-image-3537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3271\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCamera-live-footage-in-Supreme.png\" alt=\"AlfredCamera live footage in Supreme\" class=\"wp-image-3271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCamera-live-footage-in-Supreme.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCamera-live-footage-in-Supreme-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The AlfredCamera app.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Hide valuable possessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a burglar comes back to the same house, they\u2019ll make a beeline for the items they want. <strong>Don\u2019t make it easy for criminals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Move valuable possessions around so they don\u2019t know where to find them, and always hide the most valuable upstairs, preferably in a safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a burglar notices things have moved, they may give up on the property, since the longer they stay there, the higher the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common items burglars target are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garage fobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewelry and watches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptops, computers, and tablets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handbags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designer clothes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, keep laptops and tablets upstairs in a room with the door closed. Move car keys and garage fobs into a bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Repair damage quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons why burglars return is because the entry points are damaged. For example, if they broke in via the garage door, they know that it\u2019s weakened, or the lock is broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While getting repair work done can take time to organize, it needs to be done ASAP to avoid vulnerabilities being exploited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-78fd818dbfcb94ab6fb2c034f590cf66\"><strong>Even temporary measures (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera app<\/a>)<\/strong> will help in securing the property again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Change schedules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars committing premeditated home invasions <strong>know when you leave the house for work and what time you return<\/strong>. So, they\u2019re more likely to break in when they think no one is home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, change your schedule to throw off the scent and prevent them from returning. If you fear burglars coming back to the same house, try the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk the dog an hour later than usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work from home most days or on different days than usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the gym in the morning instead of the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends to visit rather than meeting them in town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the burglary took place, for example at 3pm on a Tuesday, make sure you\u2019re home every Tuesday at 3pm for the next few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Failed_Burglars_Come_Back\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Failed Burglars Come Back?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d think a burglar wouldn\u2019t try their luck again after breaking in and failing to burglarize it, but this isn\u2019t true because <strong>a failed break-in usually isn\u2019t a failed break-in at all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars may come back to the scene of the crime to carry out what they prepared for the first time they broke in. One break-in is enough to confirm exactly what is inside the property and where it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reasons burglars come back are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They know the layout of the property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They know how to get in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are better prepared for what\u2019s inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They know what valuables they left behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They feel more confident after not being caught last time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They know when the property is empty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry points are damaged and not yet repaired, making it easier for them to break in again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They know most homeowners will not have had time to install extra security measures to prevent a second break-in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Someone_Break_Into_My_House\"><\/span><strong>Will Someone Break Into My House?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most burglaries are pre-meditated in the US, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/home-security\/home-invasion-statistics\/#:~:text=A%20study%20from%20UNC%20Charlotte,pre%2Dplanning%20by%20the%20offender.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes<\/a>. This means a property has been assessed by thieves and specifically targeted. However, even opportunist burglars will break into some homes more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-263d941a936a2c44f0d3c60733cb5a14\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Signs your house is a burglary target (and what to do about it)<\/strong><br><br>When a break-in is premeditated, there will often be signs left that a house is a target.<br><br>Some of the most common signs burglars leave include:<br>\u00b7 Stickers on mailboxes<br>\u00b7 Paint left on fences<br>\u00b7 Rope tied around lamp posts<br>\u00b7 Broken outdoor lights<br><br>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">signs your house is a target<\/a> and what to do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone is going to break into your house, it\u2019s probably because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are no visible security measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/recommend\">home security cameras<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locks are in poor condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have a dog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The property grounds are dark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-detector-lights\/\">motion detection lights<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s empty for long periods, especially overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows and doors are routinely left open or unlocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It looks vacant (with overflowing mail, no lights, blinds left open for several days, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuables can be seen through the window (like TVs, tablets, laptops, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No cars are in the driveway or parked outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no backyard fence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no close neighbors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in a high-crime area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thieves have previously targeted neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars are known to come back to the same house after a break in, even if the burglary failed in the first instance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The logic behind this is that a single break in is enough to confirm the presence of valuables, the layout of the house, and other information necessary to carry out a burglary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it is so important to immediately take action after you experience a break in, even if nothing has been taken. Security cameras are essential, as is fixing any structural damage left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-877f65b4bfe42beb1252ea91a95491db\">Recommended reading:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/\">Burglary vs Robbery: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-move-after-a-burglary\/\">Should I Move After a Burglary?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/when-do-most-breakins-happen\/\">When Do Most Burglaries Occur?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-do-burglars-get-in\/\">What are the Most Common Entry Points For Burglars?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-does-burglary-affect-the-victim\/\">How Does Burglary Affect the Victim?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/\">How to Stop Worrying About Being Robbed or Burgled in 8 Steps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-protect-house-from-burglars-during-renovation\/\">Renovation Burglaries: 8 Ways To Prevent Burglars During Renovation<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-leave-lights-on-for-a-week\/\">Deterring Burglars: Is It Safe To Leave Lights On For A Week?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/back-door-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Inexpensive Tricks to Secure Your Back Door from Break-ins<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Leave A House When Going On Vacation: 10 Must Know Tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting burgled is a scary prospect.&nbsp; According to studies, it\u2019s the most feared property crime, which isn\u2019t surprising given the frequency of burglary. 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