{"id":6595,"date":"2023-10-27T16:09:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T08:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6595"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:12:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T02:12:04","slug":"burglary-vs-robbery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/","title":{"rendered":"Burglary vs Robbery: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-09c7784f67c0bd98e5938c80fedc25cf\">Burglary, robbery, and theft are among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/339735\/crime-worries-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most feared crimes in the US<\/a>. While these crimes all sound the same, there are important distinctions between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During police reports or home insurance claims, it\u2019s important to know the differences between each type of crime. It\u2019s also crucial to understand the signs of burglary vs home invasion to protect your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain the differences between burglary vs robbery, burglary vs theft, and burglary vs home invasion.<\/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\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#What_is_Robbery\" title=\"What is Robbery?\">What is Robbery?<\/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\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#What_is_Burglary\" title=\"What is Burglary?\">What is Burglary?<\/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\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Is_Burglary_a_Violent_Crime\" title=\"Is Burglary a Violent Crime?\">Is Burglary a Violent Crime?<\/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\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#What_is_Theft\" title=\"What is Theft?\">What is Theft?<\/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\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#What_is_a_Home_Invasion\" title=\"What is a Home Invasion?\">What is a Home Invasion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_Burglary_and_Home_Invasion\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion?\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Robber_and_a_Burglar\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference Between a Robber and a Burglar?\">What\u2019s the Difference Between a Robber and a Burglar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_Burglary_and_Theft\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Theft?\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Theft?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_Robbery_and_Theft\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference Between Robbery and Theft?\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Robbery and Theft?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#What_are_the_Penalties_For_Robbery_Burglary_Theft_and_Home_Invasion\" title=\"What are the Penalties For Robbery, Burglary, Theft, and Home Invasion?\">What are the Penalties For Robbery, Burglary, Theft, and Home Invasion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Robbery\"><\/span><strong>What is Robbery?<\/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-3dd2d8afa749dbb1b73f129fe25aef71\">Robbery is defined as <strong>taking or attempting to take something from a person<\/strong>. As stated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/services\/cjis\/ucr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FBI\u2019s Uniform Crime Reporting Program<\/a>, robbery is carried out by force or the threat of force. It\u2019s therefore considered a violent crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two classified types of robbery: <strong>strong-arm robbery<\/strong> and <strong>armed robbery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strong-arm robbery is any robbery carried out without the use of a weapon<\/strong>. It\u2019s known as strong-arm robbery as the person uses their own physical strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Armed robbery is any robbery that involves the use of a weapon,<\/strong> like a knife, gun, or other instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Burglary\"><\/span><strong>What is Burglary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglary is when someone <strong>unlawfully enters a property to commit a crime<\/strong>, like theft or assault. This is different from breaking and entering, which refers to the action of breaking into a home without stealing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-57e6e5aa5633863966501be13ad3cbc4\">A crime is considered a burglary regardless of whether the criminal gained entry via force or not. It\u2019s also considered a burglary if nothing was stolen from the property.<\/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-link-color wp-elements-a1d08b7213e881be18f84ecaa943b8dd\">For example, if the burglar entered via an open front door (which happens in 34% of burglaries, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-statistics\/\">burglary statistics<\/a>), this is classed as an unlawful entry where no force is used. If the burglar broke a window to get into a property, this would be considered forcible entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8d6ab3faf7b95c5dddc9dba535af236c\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Protect a property against burglary with AlfredCamera<\/strong><br><br>Intruders like an easy target. In other words, one without a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security camera<\/a> capturing their every move.<br><br>Visible cameras installed on a property are the best deterrent against break-ins. With AlfredCam, monitor your home 24\/7 and receive alerts when <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motion is detected in specific zones<\/a>.<br><br>As one AlfredCamera user says:<br><br><em>\u201cI live [in] a rural area and there are no streetlights at all. There have been several break-ins in the area lately. I use my AlfredCamera to see who is approaching my house at night\u201d.<br><br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">Shop AlfredCam today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam on a glass table\" class=\"wp-image-3282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Burglary_a_Violent_Crime\"><\/span><strong>Is Burglary a Violent Crime?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglary is not always a violent crime because the term \u201cburglary\u201d only refers to <strong>breaking into a property with the intent to commit a felony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2e22dc47096a7d6ed586a516d27dc9b4\">However, a burglary is classified as a violent crime if an assault occurs (which happens in over a quarter of burglaries, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bjs.ojp.gov\/content\/pub\/ascii\/vdhb.txt#:~:text=Of%20these%20households%2C%2026%25%20(,burglary%20varied%20by%20burglary%20category.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Justice<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Theft\"><\/span><strong>What is Theft?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theft is <strong>taking any property that doesn\u2019t belong to the person taking it<\/strong>. For example, stealing from a bank is theft, as is stealing from a stranger\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theft doesn\u2019t just refer to objects. Taking property, money, trade secrets, intellectual property, or even someone\u2019s identity could be theft. It is not considered a violent crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the law, theft is classified in different degrees. Grand theft means the theft of something valuable, like home assets, vehicles, or money. Service theft refers to when someone uses a service without permission or without paying for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Home_Invasion\"><\/span><strong>What is a Home Invasion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A home invasion is a violent crime. It involves <strong>entering a home unlawfully when someone is home to steal something and with the intention to commit an attack<\/strong>. The attack could be verbal or physical, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theft during a home invasion could be money, objects, trade secrets, or passcodes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-18f486ffd3c136c79f7fb9e2d9220c88\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Signs a property is a home invasion target<\/strong><br><br>Home invasions are premeditated. Homes are targeted beforehand.&nbsp;Signs your home is a criminal\u2019s next target include:<br>\u00b7 Stickers on mailboxes.<br>\u00b7 Strange markings, like paint on a fence panel or spray paint on a wall.<br>\u00b7 Rope tied around a lamppost outside a property\u2019s drive.<br>\u00b7 Unfamiliar cars frequently parked on the street outside the home.<br>\u00b7 Doors and windows being unlocked or opened.<br><br>Properties without cameras are a prime target for burglars. Installing AlfredCamera protects the property fast if you suspect your home is a target.<br><br>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the AlfredCamera app<\/a> to your phone and on an old smartphone to start using it as a camera in minutes. Add an <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> device for superior security, positioning the camera device somewhere visible.<br><br>When motion is detected, an alert automatically sends to users so that they can watch the footage captured on camera (and call the police, if needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg\" alt=\"Alfredcamera_home\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Download the AlfredCamera app to your spare phone, and you can repurpose it as a free security camera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_Burglary_and_Home_Invasion\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terms \u201cburglary\u201d and \u201chome invasion\u201d are often used interchangeably, but the intention behind each is different: a home invasion has violent intent behind it, a burglary doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A burglary is carried out to steal possessions<\/strong>, like car keys, wallets, designer clothes, or money. Burglars prefer to break into a property when no one is home, but as many as 28% of burglaries happen when someone is home, according to AlfredCamera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglary tends to be an opportunistic crime, so it\u2019s not usually premeditated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-12a16ae21da0bacd61dbe1e997fa2485\">A<strong> home invasion is premeditated, with a violent intent.<\/strong> Criminals make a property a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">target for a home invasion<\/a> because of the valuables inside or because of who lives there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Robber_and_a_Burglar\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Difference Between a Robber and a Burglar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burglary only refers to theft committed on a property<\/strong>, like a home or business premise. Therefore, a burglar is someone who breaks into a home and steals something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because <strong>robbery refers to any theft regardless of location<\/strong>, a robber tends to be <strong>someone who steals something from a person in public<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_Burglary_and_Theft\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Difference Between Burglary and Theft?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglary only refers to a crime (i.e., breaking in) against a building, whereas <strong>theft can occur to both a person and a place<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A burglary includes theft or other crimes, like assault or illegal surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4d14a386d9b7ae6d36998989a27845b2\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>What to do when someone is in your house and you\u2019re home alone<\/strong><br><br>To stay safe during a home invasion, be sure to:<br>\u00b7 Check home security cameras to confirm it\u2019s an intruder (and not a resident)<br>\u00b7 Hide if escape is impossible<br>\u00b7 Call the police<br>\u00b7 Follow the instructions of the authorities<br>\u00b7 Stay vigilant and don\u2019t attempt to confront the intruders<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> is ideal for detecting a home intruder. With two-way audio and a loud built-in siren, drawing the attention of neighbors to the property is easy, and may help deter criminals.<br><br>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/\">what AlfredCam can do for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_Robbery_and_Theft\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Difference Between Robbery and Theft?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between robbery and theft is that <strong>robbery is a violent crime<\/strong>, <strong>whereas theft isn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the criminal uses or shows a weapon to steal an item from a person, this is a robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stealing a phone from someone\u2019s bag when they aren\u2019t looking is considered a thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Penalties_For_Robbery_Burglary_Theft_and_Home_Invasion\"><\/span><strong>What are the Penalties For Robbery, Burglary, Theft, and Home Invasion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because robbery, burglary, theft, and home invasions are different classifications of crime, varying sentencing applies in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Crime<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Classification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Considered a Violent Crime?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Robbery<\/strong><\/td><td>Theft using force or the threat of force against the victim<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>3-16 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Burglary<\/strong><\/td><td>Illegally entering a property without permission&nbsp;<\/td><td>No \u2013 but can be<\/td><td>1-20 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Theft<\/strong><\/td><td>Stealing an item from a person or property, with or without force<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Up to 1 year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Home Invasion<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlawfully entering an occupied home with violent intent&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Up to 30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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>The key difference between burglary vs robbery is that burglaries occur on a property, rather than to a person in public. Robbery is also a crime committed by force or the threat of force, which usually means the criminal is armed or commits assault on the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3aac40af8c6893fb684490a0a1c10135\">Whichever crime you\u2019ve been a victim of, the impact can be severe. Many people consider <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-move-after-a-burglary\/\">moving house<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-install-outdoor-security-cameras\/\">installing home security cameras<\/a> to protect a property after a burglary or home invasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-262d5a2046aa1bf66cb8b35f00de86cd\">Learn more about how to immediately protect a property with an <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/how-it-works\">instant home security camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-44b2970a42f3b36105ce6952368a2399\">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\/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><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burglary, robbery, and theft are among the most feared crimes in the US. 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