{"id":288,"date":"2018-12-10T22:34:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securityclub.co.uk\/?p=288"},"modified":"2018-12-14T09:14:33","modified_gmt":"2018-12-14T09:14:33","slug":"most-common-ways-burglars-enter-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/securityclub.co.uk\/most-common-ways-burglars-enter-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Ways Burglars Enter The Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most effective way to protect your home from burglars is to consider how they might get in and then shore up your defences in these areas.<\/p>\n

A locked door is not enough. Most burglars can defeat it by breaking the door, picking the lock<\/a> or finding an alternative method of entry.<\/p>\n

So go beyond the door and consider all the\u00a0most common ways burglars enter the home. Here are the ones you should prioritise.<\/p>\n

1. All the doors<\/h2>\n

According to the Office for National Statistics<\/a>, 70% of burglars gain entry through the door. So that should be your top priority.<\/p>\n

In addition to have a solid door, make sure the bolts and locks are heavy-duty as well. Install an extra deadbolt and replace the screws in the strike plate with longer ones that won\u2019t give in easily.<\/p>\n

This protects your door from being kicked open.<\/p>\n

Consider also using a security bar on the inside. It will be the last line of defence should the other measures fail.<\/p>\n

Check that there\u2019s no shrubbery concealing the door and giving the burglar all the privacy they need.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just focus on the front door. If it is impossible to compromise, burglars will immediately go to the back door.<\/p>\n

Use the same security measures as the front door.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to have an alarm and security cameras protecting both the front and back doors. This will deter burglars from even attempting to break in.<\/p>\n

2. Windows<\/h2>\n

First floor windows are the second most common points of entry (30% of burglars use a window).<\/p>\n

As with the doors, the first thing to check is that there aren\u2019t shrubs covering the windows. A burglar is unlikely to climb in through the window if there is a risk that a passer-by might see them.<\/p>\n

Install additional locks on your windows. In high-risk neighbourhoods, also consider installing bars to prevent a burglar from breaking the glass.<\/p>\n

A window alarm system is also an effective deterrence.<\/p>\n

3. Garage door<\/h2>\n

Many homeowners forget about this one, creating a weak point that provides access to your garage and the entire house.<\/p>\n

A heavy-duty garage door lock<\/a> that you bolt into the floor provides excellent protection against forced entry.<\/p>\n

Even if the burglars manage to spoof your remote signal or release the emergency release lever using a wire, they still cannot open the door.<\/p>\n

Other possible points of entry<\/h2>\n