Home burglaries are on the rise when other property crimes are down. Crimes against property are down slowly, according to FBI statistics, but Burglaries are up, 6% from 2004 to 2006. A home burglary happens every 15 seconds. Why so often?
The answer is that it's easy. Did you know?
1. Nearly 33% of burglaries by unlawful entry through an unlocked door or window.
2. Police tell us that 90% of all burglaries can be prevented.
3. 17% of all crime domiciles were violated by a burglar. This means, on average, if you stay in your home for six years on average you be robbed.
4. 65-70% of all burglars and consists of everything from neighborhood teenagers bored to addicts looking for some easy money to feed their habit. These are rank amateurs.
5. Statistics FBI from 2004 show that the value of property stolen in burglaries will average about $ 1,600.
Home safety starts at the front door of your house or apartment. Almost all home invasions involve entry through the front door or back door. Knowing this is the first step to strengthen your defenses.
There are several things homeowners and apartment dwellers can do to slow or halt burglaries homemade food and home invasions.
 • Use the peephole, if you do not get one.
 • Never open your door always fits make sure you know who is on the other side.
 • Use a deadbolt-again if you do did not get one.
 • Have certain products available for self-defense if there is an illegal entry, be prepared defend your lawn and your family.
In addition there is a cool little device that can really help "The Door stop alarm." Simply place the alarm stop the door under the door and use it as a door stop. If someone from outside tries to get putting pressure on the plate a 120dB alarm goes off.
The door stop work alarm on 9 volt battery and is completely portable. It can be used while traveling or at home. This is a great device for your children to college too far.
Start protecting your home today with this simple tool home safety.
Jack Krohn is the author of No 1 articles home security in the country. He has SECURITY SOLUTIONS a one stop shop that provides solutions and answers to all your problems of self defense and home safety.
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