Living in fear of burglars is something which none of us wants to do. However, there is no doubt that some properties are most at risk than others. So what makes this case, and does your home fall into the high risk category?
The Location
It is a fact that houses which don’t have another one looking onto them or they don’t have a burglar alarm system are more at risk from burglars. Properties which sit in shady or isolated streets are also tempting targets for anyone who wants to get their hands on other people’s belongings. Living in a bright, well populated street isn’t a guarantee that your house won’t be broken into to but it certainly helps.
The Neighbourhood
Apart from the physical location of the house we also need to think about the area surrounding it. Is it a neighbourhood which thieves are particularly attracted to? A quick look online should be enough for you to get an idea of the levels of crime in your area. If you are paying a high insurance premium then this is another sign that the area has a reasonably high level of crime in it.
The Aspect
Now that we have looked at the position of the property and the area it is in it is time to look at the house itself. Does it give the impression of being the kind of house a thief would be interested in? This can depend on a variety of factors. For example, does it look as though it might contain a lot of valuables or does it look as though the owners leave it empty for long times? If you have never done so then now is a good time to walk up and down your street and see whether your property appears to stand out for any reason.
The Security
Even if your home’s chances look quite bad after the last few points all is not lost by any means. By increasing the levels of security you can make sure that passing burglars think twice before trying to break in. While you are checking out the street have a look at which homes have shady areas and open windows and those which have burglar alarms, Home CCTV cameras and other good security features. Security experts like ADT will give you advice on what products could enhance your home’s security but there are also a lot of common sense steps you could take as well.