Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tammy Wright
Of course, every community is different. Some of the statistics below may be lower, some higher. But the fact remains… taking any type of preventative measure is better than taking none at all in preventing a burglary of your home. Even though crime is on the rise in many areas, it’s also on the decline in areas where citizens are taking action against crime! Sometimes it’s just doing simple things like having a neighborhood watch program, everyone leaving outside lights on all night, putting a different or extra lock on your windows and/or doors, and even installing a security system and/or cameras. The point is that you do something to help keep you and those around you from being a statistic. Let’s see if you know the facts…
1. What are the characteristics of a “typical” home burglar?
a. Male, age 25 – 40, lives within a few miles of his targeted area.
b. Female, age 15 – 25, lives within 20 miles of her targeted area.
c. Male, teenager, lives within two miles of his targeted area.
2. How frequently does a burglary take place in the US?
a. Every 5 minutes.
b. Every 14.6 seconds.
c. Every 2 minutes.
3. What percentage of burglaries are residential?
a. 65.8%
b. 75.4%
c. 48.7%
4. What time of day do most burglaries occur?
a. 11:00 pm – 5:00 am
b. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
c. 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
5. How much time does a burglar stay in a home?
a. 2 – 5 minutes
b. 7 – 10 minutes
c. 8 – 12 minutes
6. Which is the first room a burglar goes for valuables?
a. Kitchen
b. Master bedroom
c. Office/extra bedroom
7. Where are the first places burglars look for valuables?
a. Freezer, bedroom closet, and dresser drawers.
b. Shoe boxes, freezer, and between mattresses.
c. Linen closet, old pocket books, and freezer.
8. What are the FBI’s burglary rates of homes with/without alarm systems?
a. 1 in 10 without an alarm and 1 in 100 with an alarm system.
b. 1 in 20 without an alarm and 1 in 200 with an alarm system.
c. 1 in 3 without an alarm and 1 in 250 with an alarm system.
9. Does landscaping (i.e., Keeping shrubs & trees trimmed and/or away against your home.) pay a part in preventing burglaries?
a. Yes
b. No
10. What’s the longest a burglar wants to spend breaking into a home?
a. 30 seconds
b. 60 seconds
c. 90 seconds
Answers below…
Answers: 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c, 6-b, 7-a, 8-c, 9-a, 10-b.
