Protect Your Home from Theft in Newport

The statistics are in, the City ofNewport Beachhad 397 Burglaries and 26

Robberies in 2011. More than 64% of all burglaries take place during the

day. Most houses are protected by simple and ineffective door and

window locks. Modern hardware is available for door and window locks

which will stop the amateur and slow up the experienced burglar.

Residential burglars often live near your home. They are opportunists who

look for easy targets. If the risk of detection is too high, the average

burglar will not attempt to enter your home.

Secure your Home:

Overgrown or extremely large trees or shrubs can hide burglary activity,

especially around your home entry points. For security sake, have them

trimmed or moved.

Dogs can also be a valuable asset to home owners. Any dog that barks at

strangers brings unwanted attention to a thief. Larger dogs can even

discourage an intruder from entering your yard or home.

Street lights are another important crime deterrent for your neighborhood,

but personal residence should be well lighted. Porch lights and

motion-sensitive lighting are recommended for most homes.

You do not want to help a burglar break into your home, so watch what

you leave in your yard. Your own ladders, screwdriver, hammers, or pliers

can be used against you.

The average burglar has only two options for entering your residence:

doors and windows. For external door frames, opt for solid wood or steel.

Hinges should be positioned on the inside of the door so that a thief with

screwdriver will be unable to remove the entire door. Dead bolt locks are

a necessary investment. Sliding glass doors are a common entry point.

For maximum security, use vertical bolts or place a solid wood rod on the

inside track to hold the door closed.

Garage doors are another frequent entry point. The door that connects

your garage to your home should have solid wood or solid core

construction. Secure it with a deadbolt lock. Don't rely on the electric

garage door opener as your security measure. When you are leaving,

take a few seconds to watch the door close completely.

Back doors are a popular target because they are offer concealment from

the street and owners leave them unlocked. It's important to keep your

door well lighted and install a deadbolt. These doors should have a solid

core as well.

Talk to your neighbors about your concern about burglary. Ask them to

report any suspicious persons or activities around your home to your law

enforcement agency. Alarms on doors and windows are the surest way to

detect a burglar, but watchful neighbors alert to unusual activity who will

notify law enforcement authorities are an effective means of detection. If

something looks off, call 911.

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