Do you know why burglars could be targeting your home? The smallest things you may not have considered before could put you on the map of a potential burglar. Here are some things that may put you at risk, and how you can help avoid it.

Trash Talks

What you put in your garbage can matters. It gives burglars information about the contents of your home, without much effort on their part. Did you purchase a new laptop lately? If you threw the box in your garbage, or recycling bin, you could be broadcasting this to anyone passing by your house, including potential burglars. Not many people think about their trash as a telltale sign of treasure, but burglars are definitely on the lookout. This is especially true around holidays, where you tend to give and receive gifts more frequently.

Solution: Cut up large boxes that display content information. If you are recycling any boxes, be sure to place them in a plain box or bag to make them less visible to the street. Use dark, opaque garbage bags to dispose of non-recyclable packaging with logos and content information.

Getting Shady

Things like landscaping decisions can affect whether or not you’re a target of home theft and burglary. Remember that leafy shrub you planted right next to the basement window? It’s a perfect place for a burglar to hide and spend a little extra time finding access to the contents of your home. Creating shaded areas around the perimeter of your home can be great for your privacy, but it can also mean added hiding spots for unwanted guests.

Solution: Before you grab an axe and a yard waste bag- by no means is this a public service announcement demanding you to chop down trees and rip out bushes. Instead, install a monitored security system from SEi. SEi uses modern technology to monitor entry points of your home. Detecting any opening of doors or windows, breaking glass, or movement, SEi will alert you to the disturbance, keeping your home protected and safe. You can even put an SEi security sticker on that basement window, so burglars will beware.

All With Ease

Burglars do not want a complicated house. They will observe weak security points in a home, while looking for easy access and exit points. They will also look for security equipment on the premises.

Solution: If it looks difficult to get in and out of, many burglars will move on to a different, more easily accessible home. Make sure you have sturdy, secure doors, latches and windows. Install sturdy locks on basement level access points. Lastly, consider a solution with SEi’s video surveillance. Video cameras near entry points of your home will make burglars think twice before breaking and entering.

By taking action on these potential target points, you are putting yourself and your family in a better position to avoid home theft, burglary and damage to your property. If you’d like more information about home security, call SEi to hear about their variety of equipment and services.