Did you know that most of the burglaries happen in the middle of the day (9a.m. – 3 p.m.), when no one is likely to be home?
Did you know that the incidence of burglaries increases in July and August, when many people are away from their homes on vacation, or left windows open for ventilation?
Are you aware of the fact that most burglars gain entry to a home through the front door, often because it has been left unlocked?
Did you know that having a dog, an electronic alarm system or a neighborhood-watch program can help keep your home from being targeted by burglars?
Did you know that in United States a burglary occurs every 15 seconds?
Did you know that 85% of burglaries occur in large metropolitan areas?
Did you know that 66% of burglaries are residential?
Did you know that the average loss from a residential burglary is $1,600?
Did you know that approximately 70% of burglary arrestees are white and 86% are male?
Did you know that burglars look for empty houses that they can access quickly and easily without being seen or drawing attention to themselves?
Are you aware that only 13% of reported burglaries are cleared (or solved) by the police?
