When you buy a home, the last thing you're probably thinking about is whether or not it will get broken into someday. 6Webs offers the top three things that could make you a burglary target, and tips on how to fix those potential problem areas.
1. Poorly Maintained Landscaping:
Burglaries are not an impromptu crime. Criminals often case a neighborhood days before the burglary takes place. One of the easiest signs to for a burglar to spot is a poorly maintained lawn. If the grass is overgrown and the shrubs look like they haven’t been trimmed it appears as if the home is vacant. This makes for an easy target. Keeping a well-maintained lawn is essential in burglary prevention.
2. A Home that Looks Vacant:
Most burglaries occur during the day but neighborhoods are cased both day and night leading up to the crime so the burglar knows the best time to strike. If a home’s lights are always on or always off that is usually a sign that no one is home. Remember most burglaries last under 5 minutes so it is a quick in and out and they want to avoid confrontation. Having a home security system with home automation controls for lighting can make your home appear to be occupied even when it isn’t by configuring lights to turn off and on based on a schedule.
3. Not Having a Home Security System:
The best level of protection against a burglary or to stop it before it even begins is having a home security system. By simply having a home security system the chances of being targeted by a burglar are significantly reduced. 6Webs.com independently reviews the top home security system providers in a side-by-side comparison so consumers can easily see which home security company is best for them.
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