Wednesday, December 30, 2009

What Is More Common -Nighttime Or Daytime Burglaries?

By Pierre Levingston

Burglaries can happen at any time of day. But what time is a burglar more likely to strike? Day or night?

Research can be contradicting, but most studies show that most burglaries happen during day time hours. This answer may be very surprising to people. Usually, when we think of burglaries, we think of people dressed in black slinking around the homes in the dark.

There are a few reasons why burglars may choose daytime as the ideal time to break and enter a home. One reason is because they won't easily be spotted by others. During the night time they can quickly be targeted because of outdoor lighting.

This is why outside security lighting can be such a drawback for burglars. They don't want to have the unwanted attention that comes from breaking in to a home during the night. Outside lighting around your home makes it nearly impossible for a thief to have any guarantee that they haven't been seen from a neighbor's window.

Another reason daytime crime happens is because burglars want to be sure that they are alone when they break in to our home. Most burglars will wait outside your home until you leave for home or school. According to research, most crimes take place between 7 and 10 in the morning.

Many people feel that the reason so many daytime burglaries happen is because daytime offers the most opportunity. Avoid daytime burglaries by making sure that your doors and windows are always locked, even while you are home. Be sure to close your curtains and draperies so a thief won't see something they think is worth stealing.

There are some burglars that do prefer nighttime burglary. These thieves normally use the dark to cover their tracks. They find homes that don't have clear yards or outdoor lighting so they can gain quick access inside the home and make a quick get away.

Even though the research has been contradicting, they all come to the same conclusion. Burglary can take place at any time of day. It is important to keep your family, home, and belongings safe by remembering to turn on your alarm system and other security measures.

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