{"id":6603,"date":"2023-10-27T16:58:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T08:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T02:11:22","slug":"how-do-burglars-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-do-burglars-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Most Common Entry Points For Burglars?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Burglaries happen every 30 seconds in the United States. Once inside, burglars spend less than 10 minutes in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most criminals enter through the least detectable entry point, since the aim of the burglar is to get in and out as fast as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain how burglars get in and how to prevent burglars from breaking into the most common entry points in the 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\/how-do-burglars-get-in\/#Common_Entry_Points_For_Burglars\" title=\" Common Entry Points For Burglars\"> Common Entry Points For Burglars<\/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-do-burglars-get-in\/#Best_Home_Security_Measures_to_Prevent_Break-Ins\" title=\"Best Home Security Measures to Prevent Break-Ins\">Best Home Security Measures to Prevent Break-Ins<\/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-do-burglars-get-in\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Entry_Points_For_Burglars\"><\/span><strong> Common Entry Points For Burglars<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Front, back, and side doors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doors are the most common entry points for burglars.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7355b6ef5b109e0a3025e13e15784a11\">They might knock on the front door to see if anyone is home and try the lock to see if it\u2019s unlocked. Or they might peer into the windows to see what valuables lie just inside the property; both of which are telltale signs of burglary that can be apprehended with a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b8f76e142b6f849b0ba5462799d3d903\">Surprisingly, <strong>34% of burglars enter through an unlocked front door<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-statistics\/\">burglary statistics<\/a>. As many as 22% enter through a back door.<\/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 a back door.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips to prevent break-ins via doors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock or double lock doors at all times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install home security cameras in porches, hallways, or around the exterior of a property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep keys away from the front door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install anti-theft mailboxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move valuables out of sight of the front door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cat flaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat flaps let pets in and out of the home more easily, but they make the house less secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the structure, burglars use cat flaps to pick the lock on the door and enter a property. They also use them to take keys off side tables nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many homeowners leave keys in back doors with cat flaps \u2013 which makes it easy for burglars to gain access to a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips to prevent break-ins via cat flaps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never leave keys in the lock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep keys far away from the cat flap (burglars use tools to grab them and open doors).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock cat or dog flaps at night or when not in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position home security cameras over cat flaps (with motion-detection notifications enabled).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a34f878b7fd8b7bfa2131a25321b0aa2\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/pet-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Using AlfredCamera as a Pet Cam<\/strong><br><\/a><br>Two-thirds of pet owners use home security cameras to check in on their animals, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/press\/releases\/two-in-three-pet-owners-use-camera-to-check-in-on-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent Comcast survey<\/a>. While pets shouldn\u2019t be left for long periods, a pet cam makes sure they are safe during the day.<br><br>AlfredCamera is a quick, easy, and affordable solution to keep an eye on pets and provide extra home security for your cat flap.<br><br>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\">download the AlfredCamera app<\/a> on an old smartphone to start using the camera immediately. Alternatively, AlfredCam Plus gives Premium users access to an AI powered pet detector for ultra precise pet monitoring.<br><br>With pet detection, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam-plus-outdoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam Plus<\/a> picks up when the cat is leaving and entering the property. Users get notifications only for movement of their furry friend, and can then view what\u2019s happening on a live feed from their smartphone.<\/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>AlfredCam Plus can be used to monitor the interior of a house.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1536x709.png 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-2048x946.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam Plus being used as a pet camera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Open, easily accessible, or vulnerable windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s assumed that few burglaries happen during the day and take place at night, this isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, most break-ins occur between 10am and 3pm. This is typically when no one is home \u2013 as adults are working and kids are at school. According to burglary statistics, someone is home for around 28% of burglaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-64bc6d194abc5beab67ed16a307f44c7\">First-floor windows are easily accessible and, therefore, are a prime target for burglars. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/resources\/how-do-burglars-break-into-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> show that <strong>23% of burglars get in via an open window<\/strong> on the first floor. Old, weak, or broken windows are also a target for burglars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"AlfredCam_Plus_Amy Baldwin\" class=\"wp-image-6452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_2-min.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Use a security camera like AlfredCam Plus to reinforce weak entry points like first floor windows inside your house.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips to prevent burglars from breaking in via windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock all windows when not in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barricade accessible windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\">Install window alarm sensors<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace old or broken windows quickly (particularly in adjoining garages).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install home security cameras (to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">deter burglars from targeting a property<\/a> with open windows).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Garages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garages are a particularly vulnerable part of a property. <strong>9% of burglars break in via a property garage<\/strong>. Garage doors can be opened from the outside in as little as 6 seconds \u2013 without the homeowner even knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible to use a coat hanger to break into a manual garage door. Electric garages can also be broken into if a burglar picks the lock, hacks digital access codes, or gains access to a remote that controls the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A garage being monitored by AlfredCam Plus.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips to prevent burglars from breaking into a garage door:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock adjoining doors between the garage and house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-make-a-garage-door-more-secure\/\">Reinforce the garage door<\/a> with extra security locks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain garage doors (even routine cleaning and painting can deter burglars).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block windows or use frosted spray to prevent burglars from seeing in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Home_Security_Measures_to_Prevent_Break-Ins\"><\/span><strong>Best Home Security Measures to Prevent Break-Ins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully prevent break-ins, there are security measures you can take. Below are the best ways to stop a break-in from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Install home security cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fitting home security cameras is the best way to deter burglars. Burglars want an easy, undetected break-in, and a camera prevents this from happening. Plus, no criminal wants to be caught on camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-26cbbb0c323e615459cfa3a6f1e45e6e\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.security.org\/security-cameras\/deter-crime\/#:~:text=Cameras%20are%20a%20good%20crime,Department%20of%20Criminal%20Justice%20%26%20Criminology.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60% of burglars<\/a> will walk away from a property if they spot a security camera<\/strong>. With more than 51 million US homeowners installing security cameras, homes without cameras are becoming more vulnerable to break-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to install home security cameras properly to prevent break-ins. Glare from windows can disrupt views and impact motion detection sensors. Fitting cameras in the wrong places leaves a property vulnerable to blind spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips to install home security cameras properly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure exterior cameras are visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep porch cameras below lights to illuminate action (testing footage beforehand to ensure there\u2019s no glare when the lights are on).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fit outdoor cameras between 2.5-3 meters above the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-474x1024.jpg\" alt=\"AlfredCam Plus installed under eaves.\" class=\"wp-image-6481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-768x1659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam Plus mounted on a front door.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Best places to install home security cameras:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over the front or back door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the corner of a garage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the main stairway\/hallway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above large windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In corners of a room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2dd4182819fc2136d7e13dac529bf469\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Are home security cameras worth it?<br><\/strong><br>Intruders are much less likely to choose a house with home security cameras than one without. Cameras alert the owners to their presence in real time, and capture their faces \u2013 making it easier for justice to be carried out.<br><br>Visible cameras installed on a property are the best deterrent against break-ins.<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. With AlfredCam, users can monitor a 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><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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop AlfredCam today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hide valuables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expert criminals scope out properties before breaking in. They\u2019ll <strong>peer through windows, knock on doors, or even attempt to gain entry to scope out the house. <\/strong>Hiding valuables far from the first-floor windows and front door helps prevent more seasoned criminals making your home a target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinforce entry points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a7c7278638742be2f120257fce6930cd\">Another way to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">protect a property from home invasions<\/a> is to reinforce all entry points in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reinforce common entry points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-make-a-garage-door-more-secure\/\">Add additional locks to garages<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade old windows to triple-glazed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock cat flaps at night or when not in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-camera-placement\/\">Position home security cameras<\/a> over entry points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep up with home maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacant homes or properties in disrepair are a prime target for burglars and vandals. An unkempt home might be seen as a sign that someone elderly or unable to protect themselves inhabits the property \u2013 making a burglary easier to facilitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An overgrown lawn signals to criminals that a property is vacant. <strong>Overgrown shrubbery also creates more security camera blindspots, providing cover for burglars to hide.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, a property in poor condition (with broken gutters, patched-up windows, side gates hanging off their hinges, holes in fences, or peeling paint on garage doors), creates better access for criminals and signals that security measures are lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent burglars from targeting a property:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trim shrubbery and mow the lawn regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep blinds drawn at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep up with exterior home maintenance \u2013 particularly when it makes the property look vacant, uncared for, or occupied by a vulnerable person.<\/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 target properties that are easy to break into. Most break-ins occur via the front door, accessible windows, or unsecured garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent burglars from breaking into a property is to lock doors and install home security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other measures, like adding additional locks to adjoining garages and maintaining front yards, also prevent burglaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-66ea3ca948d620cd61c9ed87ad88ea8c\">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><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burglaries happen every 30 seconds in the United States. Once inside, burglars spend less than 10 minutes in the home. Most criminals enter through the least detectable entry point, since the aim of the burglar is to get in and out as fast as possible. 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