Home Burglary Statistics Los Angeles

Did you know that ever 14.6 seconds a home is broken into? You probably didn't but the reality is that 66% of all burglaries reported are forced entry into residential homes. Understanding the information about how and when burglaries occur can save you the headache of ever being a victim of one. One of the biggest tips is that having home alarms in Los Angeles can make you three times less likely to be the target of a break in.

So first Let's take a look at when burglaries happen. The most likely time for your house to be broken into is between 10am and 3pm weekdays. The average burglar spends 8-12 minutes in your home which seems quick but it gives them plenty of time to take your valuables.

Another interesting fact you may not know is that you are very unlikely to be robbed by a professional robber. The most likely person to rob your house is a teenage male who lives within a couple miles of your home.

When a robber comes into your home the top three places they are headed are the dresser drawers, bedroom closet and the freezer. The most stolen items are those that are easy to carry and easy to sell. Things such as cash, jewelry, electronic equipment, silver and guns are the most wanted items.

Wonder where the burglar is coming from? 34% enter through your front door, 23% through your window and 22% through your back door. The average burglar wants to be in your house in less than 60 seconds which is why obstacles work well to deter them.

Obstacles can include dead bolts, locked windows, shrubbery around windows and most importantly a home alarm system which is the biggest deterrent to home burglary. Most burglars upon seeing that a house has signs or sticks telling them there is an alarm will just move on. For those that ignore those warning and attempt to enter anyway, they will be gone as soon as the alarm sounds.

Companies like ADT that sell intrusion systems are so confident that your home won't be broken into with their systems in place they make guarantees to pay insurance deductibles and many other guarantees. Not becoming a victim of home robbery is really just as easy as making your house inconvenient for the robber and he will move on.

One last interesting statistic is that most people do not think of buying home alarms in Los Angeles until after they have already been robbed. Home alarm systems are inexpensive and easy to set up so why wait until it is too late?