Results: What methods do you use to discourage burglaries while you are away? Leave other ideas in the comments section.
Published on 03/01/2016
More than 40 percent of break-ins happen without the use of force. That means a lot of people are leaving their houses without locking the doors and windows. If you have a thumb latch lock and a deadbolt on your doors, always lock the dead bolt. Double-check weaker doors such as patio and sliding ones to make sure their locks are strong enough to withstand kicks. When you leave your home, don't forget to lock up the door leading from the garage to inside. Even if your garage door is down, someone can easily open it.
QUESTIONS
GO to COMMENTS
Comments
1.
1.
What methods do you use to discourage burglaries while you are away? Leave other ideas in the comments section.
Do not let everyone know you're going to be away
48%
980 votes
Leave lights/electric devices on or on a timer
40%
823 votes
Security System
22%
440 votes
Secure doors and windows
56%
1141 votes
Do not leave a spare key outside
43%
879 votes
Do not hide your house with trees and shrubs
21%
437 votes
Stop your mail/newspaper or have someone bring it in
34%
699 votes
Have someone/people keep an eye on your house or housesit
43%
883 votes
Don't keep expensive items in plain view
33%
668 votes
Install a safe or have a safety deposit box for expensive items
13%
264 votes
N/A
17%
355 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
46 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.07% | 5 | |
| dogs | 0.04% | 3 |
| dog | 0.03% | 2 |
| TWO BIG DOGS | 0.01% | 1 |
| I have dogs | 0.01% | 1 |
| 2 german shepards deter people | 0.01% | 1 |
| we have a LARGE dog | 0.01% | 1 |
| Basically, before leaving if necessary, check everything. | 0.01% | 1 |
| Leave talcum powder on the floor under windows and doors....like footsteps in the snow you will know if you had unwanted vermin in your house. | 0.01% | 1 |
| my husband leaves a big dog food and water bowl out with a large dog chain and we have a motion sensor that when activated plays sounds of a large dog barking | 0.01% | 1 |
| LIve in a place that doesn't have white trash, blacks, and hispanics. | 0.01% | 1 |
| for short times - a few hours - my 2 large dogs are a noisy deterrent! | 0.01% | 1 |
| 3 very large, well trained boxers | 0.01% | 1 |
| cameras | 0.01% | 1 |
| Leave some clothing items on the outdoor clothesline | 0.01% | 1 |
| Dogs. Five of them, and a dog sitter. | 0.01% | 1 |
| have very large dogs | 0.01% | 1 |
| have our dog keep a look out | 0.01% | 1 |
| neighbours watch out | 0.01% | 1 |
| lots of things | 0.01% | 1 |
| none | 0.01% | 1 |
| Dogs and neighbors | 0.01% | 1 |
| Covert CCTV | 0.01% | 1 |
| I carry a gun ! and everybody around me knows this. | 0.01% | 1 |
| MY dogs discourage burglars when I'm working | 0.01% | 1 |
| Gun | 0.01% | 1 |
| Notify police who do regular patrol | 0.01% | 1 |
| house sitter | 0.01% | 1 |
| turn on security system | 0.01% | 1 |
| Two dogs in the house | 0.01% | 1 |
| 2 Large dogs | 0.01% | 1 |
| leave t.v. or radio on | 0.01% | 1 |
| Use my Pitbulls' on guard sign! | 0.01% | 1 |
| I have a really big dog...lol | 0.01% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.01% | 1 |
| Security System is active even if someone from household is in the house | 0.01% | 1 |
| Security motion lights | 0.01% | 1 |
| Have a pitbull | 0.01% | 1 |
| Leave really large size man shoes at the door | 0.01% | 1 |
COMMENTS