{"id":6600,"date":"2023-10-27T16:30:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T08:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6600"},"modified":"2024-01-18T12:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T04:44:22","slug":"how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Worrying About Being Robbed or Burgled in 8 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a3f2af37e376bb66526b1887e43e4683\">Every neighborhood deals with burglary and robbery, so it\u2019s no wonder that <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/neighborhood-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">they are among the most widely feared crimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best way to ease the fear of someone breaking into your house at night or during the day is to adequately protect it<\/strong>. Some home security and personal safety measures are better than others at providing peace of mind and deterring burglars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll discuss the best ways to protect a property from break-ins and explain how to stop being scared about someone breaking into your house.<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#1_Learn_the_facts\" title=\"1. Learn the facts\">1. Learn the facts<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#2_Use_location_tracking_apps\" title=\"2. Use location tracking apps\">2. Use location tracking apps<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#3_Install_home_security_cameras\" title=\"3. Install home security cameras\">3. Install home security cameras<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#4_Close_ground-floor_windows_in_home\" title=\"4. Close ground-floor windows in home\">4. Close ground-floor windows in home<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#5_Upgrade_vulnerable_entry_points_in_the_home\" title=\"5. Upgrade vulnerable entry points in the home\">5. Upgrade vulnerable entry points in the home<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#6_Make_friends_with_the_neighbors\" title=\"6. Make friends with the neighbors\">6. Make friends with the neighbors<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#7_Use_zipped_bags\" title=\"7. Use zipped bags\">7. Use zipped bags<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#8_Reach_out_for_help_for_mental_health_concerns\" title=\"8. Reach out for help for mental health concerns\">8. Reach out for help for mental health concerns<\/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\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Learn_the_facts\"><\/span><strong>1. Learn the facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Familiarizing yourself with statistics about what actually happens during a break-in allows you to protect yourself properly and ease anxieties about burglary and robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important burglary statistics to know are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 60% of burglars won\u2019t target a property with home security cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A quarter of homes burgled are targeted again up to one week later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 50% of properties are targeted again within one month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% of burglaries are committed by someone you know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>65% of violent burglaries are committed by someone known to the victim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most reported burglaries (over 60%) occur in residential homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone is home for around 30% of burglaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average burglary lasts just 10 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common form of violence experienced during a burglary is simple assault, which usually means there\u2019s a threat of violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e4548ac1ffb633ed34ed04bd8e81162a\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">What exactly is the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-vs-robbery\/\">burglary vs home invasion<\/a>, anyway? Find out what the property crimes you need to know are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_location_tracking_apps\"><\/span><strong>2. Use location tracking apps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robbery, the theft of property by force or threat, is usually carried out on the street. Living in densely populated urban areas puts you at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0d70918185456868077d8e21c02d1125\">Since it\u2019s not always possible to be surrounded by people you know when out on the street, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/location-tracking-apps\/\">location tracking apps<\/a> help you feel less alone and less anxious. <\/strong>Carrying an inexpensive personal alarm on you also enhances the effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1a12849d474d2d645f94ea3d58af7994\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfredcircle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCircle<\/a> is a GPS locator app let\u2019s users stay connected with family and friends via a private live map. You\u2019ll see each other&#8217;s location throughout the day. Places can be assigned, upon entering or leaving, trigger notifications to the members of your Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1024x521.png\" alt=\"alfredcircle app screenshots\" class=\"wp-image-5841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-2048x1042.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6cf98096da53df0bfc3aa441bac2f291\">Ease your anxieties in public and navigate life together by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfredcircle.com\/\">downloading AlfredCircle for free<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_home_security_cameras\"><\/span><strong>3. Install home security cameras<\/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-772fae3ec5623e68ec002dd13472f317\"><strong>The best way to deter burglars is to install <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a><\/strong>. As mentioned, most burglars won\u2019t break into a property if a security system is spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visible cameras are the best option to deter intruders. Most people install exterior cameras over entryways, porches, garages, and driveways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam Plus mounted at the back door.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-bd74ef81cb47bcdbed5b78736869577b\">Installing <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-put-cameras-inside-my-house\/\">cameras inside the house<\/a> is also useful should someone successfully break in. Using AlfredCamera devices users can sound the siren from their phone to scare off intruders as they enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_livefeed_livingroom_3.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam Plus live feed livingroom.\" class=\"wp-image-6383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_livefeed_livingroom_3.png 640w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_livefeed_livingroom_3-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A living room being monitored by AlfredCam Plus.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-37c7bb0978ce2a4aa5faf5a09d3c5c64\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Download AlfredCamera as an instant home security camera<\/strong><br><br>According to AlfredCamera, burglary and robbery were <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/neighborhood-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">among the top 3 most common crimes<\/a> experienced by Americans in 2022. They were also the most feared crimes.<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>. Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-connect-security-cameras-to-phone\/\">free AlfredCamera app<\/a>, set up a wireless home security camera in a matter of minutes. <br><br>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to set up AlfredCamera<\/a> to prevent break-ins at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Close_ground-floor_windows_in_home\"><\/span><strong>4. Close ground-floor windows in home<\/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-92a1d7a03210478807c1189bbd7f34f2\">Many burglars break in by slipping into an open window on the ground floor. Keep it shut and locked whenever there is no one to watch over it. Never leave the house vacant with a window open. Keeping valuables by the windows <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">makes a property a target<\/a> to opportunists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a laptop, tablet, or phone left by an open window in a ground-floor home office is easy to steal as soon as the occupier leaves the room. Even if the window is shut, advertising your valuables at the window is unwise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Monitor your driveway or front yard with a security camera like AlfredCam or AlfredCam Plus.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Upgrade_vulnerable_entry_points_in_the_home\"><\/span><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Upgrade vulnerable entry points in the home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Break-ins facilitated through forced entry is rarer than you think. Burglars prefer to slip in quietly without leaving any evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in rural areas or when a property is a premeditated target, damage may be caused to vulnerable entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old doors, single-glazed windows, and old garages are vulnerable points on a property<\/strong>. These can easily be pried open, smashed, or unlocked via a coat hanger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-69738268c66caf575bd16a1002a25c44\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-do-burglars-get-in\/\">common entry points for burglars<\/a> and how to prevent break-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Have you tried these tips yet? secrets to burglary proof your home \ud83d\udd28\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DsGBERKjnGk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Make_friends_with_the_neighbors\"><\/span><strong>6. Make friends with the neighbors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being connected with the community is a great way to stop worrying about being robbed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should a neighbor spot someone loitering around your property when at work or on vacation, they can investigate or notify you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having each other&#8217;s back provides a sense of relief and ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the safety aspect, joining a neighborhood watch scheme is a great way to get to know the neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_zipped_bags\"><\/span><strong>7. Use zipped bags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re out and about in busy areas, always carry your things in bags with adequate closures, preferably zips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While walking around with your handbag open might be more convenient for getting your things out, it also makes theft more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, keep phones and other valuables safely inside bags when not in use, and try to avoid carelessly flaunting them in public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reach_out_for_help_for_mental_health_concerns\"><\/span><strong>8. Reach out for help for mental health concerns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While worrying about being robbed is a natural concern, feeling crushed by the fear of someone breaking into your house at night or excessive anxiety over theft may be a sign of <strong>harpaxophobia, the irrational fear of being robbed<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the tips in this article should ease everyday worry about being robbed. But if you find your quality of life significantly affected by the fear of being robbed,<strong> discuss your concerns with your doctor or a registered mental health professional.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will point you in the right direction as to mental health treatment, like cognitive behavioral therapy or other therapies. If they diagnose a mental health disorder, they may also recommend medication, like antidepressants or antianxiety medications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ca2f43bc078824dac46da67559a67faa\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Have you recently been the victim of a home invasion or burglary?&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>If you\u2019ve experienced burglary, developing a deep fear of it isn\u2019t unusual. It also isn\u2019t the life sentence it sometimes feels like it is. Discover useful ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-move-after-a-burglary\/\">get back on your feet after a burglary<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\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>Worrying about a burglary is a normal fear most homeowners have. Having a stranger gain access to your property and root around your personal possessions is violating, after all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stop worrying about being robbed, take logical steps to protect yourself and your property, like installing home security cameras and visible deterrents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fear of being robbed dominates your life, help is readily available. Reaching out to a mental health professional can make all the difference in getting back on your feet again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-68ec9873e9147f9ba920a5e2eb84e7fc\">Recommended reading:<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-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>Every neighborhood deals with burglary and robbery, so it\u2019s no wonder that they are among the most widely feared crimes. The best way to ease the fear of someone breaking into your house at night or during the day is to adequately protect it. 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