When Do Most Burglaries Occur? - Keybury Security (2024)
When do most burglaries occur? Burglaries occur at all times of the day and night and throughout the year. But did you know that burglaries are more likely to take place at some times of the year, and certain times of day?
The darker nights are well and truly here now – not to mention the mist! Many people are already putting up festive lights in an attempt to brighten up the dark evenings. Keybury’s backlit bell box lights up to highlight your house a one with quality security. We even have a special winter offer to upgrade your old bell box to one of our back lit bells. Get in touch to book yours.
Last year, November won the unwanted prize of the month with the most recorded home break ins. The clocks have back creating much darker evenings and this, combined with events such as Halloween and Bonfire night create the perfect storm of antisocial behaviour! Burglaries spike by more than a third when the clocks go back, say coop insurance. November 2020 comes with an imposed lockdown, although whether this includes a reduction in crime levels remains to be seen. Clever criminals will spot routines such as the school run and regular walks, as well as those isolated and on their own. Empty homes with no lights and limited security will stand out on a winters eve.
The likelihood of falling victim to burglary varies not only by month but also, would you believe it, by day of the week! According to cooperative insurer’s research theft is most likely to occur on a Friday. Around 40% of break ins occur during the day whilst 60% take place during the evening or at night. It’s really important to use your home security, day and night.
There are some simple steps you can take to keep your home and family safe this autumn and winter.
It sounds simple but remember to lock your doors and windows. Recent statistics cited by home security month show almost 3/4 of burglars gain entry through a door and around 1/3 enter through a window – often an unlocked window. Have a professional burglar alarm installed. Burglars are put off by homes with visual security in place. In fact, in a study by smart home week, 71% of ex convicts said they were put off by a home having a visual siren on display. Use a timer or leave a light on rather than leaving your house in darkness. Ensure your sheds, garages, garden office and other outbuildings are secured. Consider adding an burglar alarm to outbuildings too. Set your alarm when you go to bed and whenever you’re going out, even if you’re just nipping out for a quick run. Join your local neighbourhood watch group. Look after each other! Keep hedges trimmed to improve visibility outside your home. Don’t leave valuables on display or tools or ladders outside your home. They could be used by someone else to gain access to your home! Don’t check in on social media – and make sure your settings a “private” so others cannot see what you have, and where you keep it. Police and insurers recommend investing in a CCTV system. They really do improve your home security.
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Knowing when most burglaries occur is powerful information. The most common times for break-ins occur between 10 am and 3 pm. Rather than being guarded by night, most burglars choose the daytime to attempt a break-in, targeting homes when they believe no one will be present.
When you think of an intruder breaking into your home, you most likely imagine them sneaking in the middle of the night when you're sleeping. In reality, it is quite the opposite. Research suggests that most burglars break in during the day, typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays.
According to ADT, approximately 34% of burglars enter through the front door of a home, while 22% enter a home through the back door, making this the most common entry point for intruders. Dog doors can also be a way for burglars to make their way into your home if the door is large enough.
Homes next to empty lots or without nearby neighbors. High privacy hedges, bushes, and walls around the property. Outdated window and door frames, as well as sliding glass doors or cheap wooden doors.
Front door: 34% of burglars twist the doorknob and walk right in. First-floor windows: 23% use a first-floor open window to break into your home. Back door: 22% come in through the back door. Garage doors: 9% gain entrance through the garage.
According to cooperative insurer's research theft is most likely to occur on a Friday. Around 40% of break ins occur during the day whilst 60% take place during the evening or at night. It's really important to use your home security, day and night.
Homes that are in areas with more distance from other homes and farther from roads are more prone to burglary. Neighbors or passersby are too far away to notice any unusual activity. Even living on dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs means your home is less likely to be seen, which is why burglars target them.
Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors. Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day. Keep your garage door closed and locked.
Pro Tip: Along with leaving your TV on while you're away, you should also keep a few lights on inside and outside your home to keep burglars at bay. Remember, a dark home is a prime target for a burglar, so you want to create the illusion that someone is home and awake.
Aside from the master bedroom, the office or study is one of the first places burglars check for valuables. Like the living room, some people have the habit of displaying valuables in their study shelves or office. That well-earned diamond necklace can serve as a motivation for you to work harder.
It's a fairly common home security tip that is passed around, but you may be wondering if leaving the outside lights on deters burglars. The truth is that it helps a small portion of potential burglaries, but overall, it's not an effective method to rely on.
Homes in high-visibility places, like on corner lots, are far less likely to be broken into. There are simply too many potential ways to be seen. But townhomes, houses in the middle of the block, or houses in a cul-de-sac are much better targets.
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