Where Do Thieves Break Into Houses?

Every 8 seconds a residential home is burglarized in North America,  and the chance of average homeowner to be burglarized is 1in 6. But how do thieves most often gain access to a home? Where do they break into houses?

Many people are surprised at this statistic but yes, the front door is the typical entry point. The most- 34% of home breakings are usually perpetrated kicking in or forcing open the front door. It is important to invest in a front door that is made up of superior wood, fiber glass or metal.

The second on the list are, unfortunately, the first door windows (23%). What is the shocking part with this, is that many homeowners leave them open or unlocked when leaving the home and  thieves gain access through unlocked windows!

The back door is another popular entrance for a burglar who wants  to stay hidden and have easy access in and out of the house. The back doors are usually off cover from witnesses and let them go about their business undetected. According to statistics, 22% of home breaks are made through back doors.

Whether you live in a garage-attached house or no, some burglars will use your own tools to break into your house! Make sure the door from your garage into your house is as secure as your front door. Don’t forget to add security camera systems to your garage and monitor it as well. Homebreakings through garage make up 9% by statistics.

Homebreakings through basements are very low (4%) as show the statistics. The reason is the lack of basements in many areas, for example in Florida and California. However, don’t forget to pay attention to your basement’s security as well.

Roof, storage and unlocked areas make up the final 6%. Average loss per burglary costs %1,725, most burglars occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,  and the they spend  an average of 8 to 12 minutes to your home- these are another burglary statistics tracked by The Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Be attentive!