When it comes to protecting your home, there are a few things that you can learn from more creative means. In a video recently posted to Reddit, one ex-burglar told police what he would look for before committing a break-in.

Signs the occupant wasn’t home

Packages waiting outside doors, mail piled up, an unmowed lawn, and other indications that residents weren’t home, make any house a break-in target. If you’re going out of town, arrange for someone to stay at your house or at a minimum for the post office to hold your mail.

Easy view of the interior, from front to back

If the perpetrator can look into a front window and easily see the entirety of the house, they’ll know the layout, how to get in and get out, and how to plan their burglary. Make sure to put blinds on any doors with windows.

Easy entrances and exits 

If you have a doggy door or a broken garage door, these and other easy exits are burglar bait. If you already have a doggy door, think about upgrading to the type that only opens with a dog’s microchip collar. Make sure to fix any broken entrances that make it easy to break in.

A fancy and expensive fencing system

The individual in this video explains that an expensive fencing system usually meant there was something good to be taken from behind it.

So what did the ex-burglar say would deter most thieves from even trying to break in and rob a home? A few of the main deterrents included big dogs, automatic lighting that turns on with movement, motion sensors, and cellular alarm systems.

The biggest deterrent, though, is a good neighborhood watch. 

In the interview, we heard said that well-placed cameras and vigilant neighbors are the best burglary protection. Many criminals know that with license plate reading cameras and in-home cameras, there is enough evidence to solve a potential crime.
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Flock Safety’s license plate reading cameras are placed at the entrances of communities so they can capture evidence of all vehicles entering and exiting a neighborhood. Signs warn anyone entering the neighborhood that they’re under safety monitoring for the community’s protection. This alone can prevent burglary.
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If a crime does occur, Flock Safety’s technology can help police find and catch the criminal, and in many cases, get families’ stolen items back. Our work with local law enforcement means that when our cameras detect the license plate of a stolen vehicle entering the neighborhood, police are notified immediately.

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