A home break-in is traumatic and more often very common. According to the Windsor Police Service Monthly Crime Report June 2025, possession of stolen property was up a whopping 70% from the month before!
The trick is to not make your home more appealing to burglars so you are not an easy target for house burglars. If you want to lower your chances of a break-in, you should know what makes a home an easy target.
Here are 3 Things that make burglars avoid your home.
Install Outdoor Lighting
A home without any outdoor lighting is a magnet for burglars. It also allows the burglar attempt a break-in through multiple entry points. Be sure that exterior of your home and property is well lit. Consider beefing up your security by installing automatic and motion-sensor lights, and at any potential entry point. Entry points include windows as well as doors. Also invest in timed indoor lighting as well. If they believe you’re home, they’re less likely to invade.
Install an Alarm System to Avoid a Home Break-In
An alarm system and proper signage sends a message to burglars to avoid your home. According to the Rutgers University Institute of Criminal Justice research, home invasions occur homes without smart home security systems experience home invasions at a rate 2.7 times higher than homes with. Also according to The Electronic Security Association 9 out of 10 convicted burglars avoided homes with visible security services.
Avoid Mailbox Stuffing
An over-stuffed mailbox sends a message to burglars that the homeowner hasn’t been home in days. If you are travelling out of town, ask a neighbor or a friend to pick up your mail.
Send burglars the right message by arming your home with equipment that will ensure they avoid your home. If you need any pointers, I’ve learned others over the years. Please feel free to contact me. If you are living in what you now consider an unsafe neighbourhood, I would love to help you with your move. If you stay, try organizaing a neighbourhood watch to further safeguard your home and neighbourhood.
