APE Fire & Security Explains Why Recently Burgled Houses Are At More Risk From A Second Burglary

While studies show that it is likely that a second burglary can occur after an initial break-in, many people are slow to act in securing their home, after a burglary. This leaves opportunities open for the intruder to return with much more knowledge about the property.

The intruder will already know easy entrance and exit points, the floor plan and if they are smart enough, they will wait until all the things that have originally been taken are replaced. The replacement of these stolen items will often be newer and worth more.

Motivating factors for a burglar to return to a property

After the break-in the first time, an intruder will likely know when the house is not occupied, making for an easy robbery

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Home owners would think that after putting themselves at risk of getting caught in their home the first time would be enough to keep them away, but it really is not. After the break-in the first time, an intruder will likely know when the house is not occupied, making for an easy robbery.

• Home owners are not expecting to be robbed so soon after the initial crime. This gives the burglar the upper hand, as residents spend weeks before upgrading their homes security system.
• Now that the intruder knows the weak spots, the second burglary will be much easier for them.
• The intruder may have seen things he/she wanted to take the first time, but did not have the time. Now, the intruder knows where everything is, it can be a quick and easy steal.

Reasons why a burglar would come back after a failed attempt

Often a burglar will target a house for a reason. Whether they have seen that the new gadgets or flimsy locks on the windows, however, a small set back when attempting to break in probably will not mean they will return.

A potential burglar could have been put off by many things, such as, but not limited to:

• They could have been disturbed by a neighbor or residents returning home.
• The house may have been occupied with people potentially in a room they were going to enter.
• The windows and doors were locked. They may be preparing to bring something, on their return visit, to pick the lock or a crowbar to break the window or door.
• Could be scared off by a cheap dummy security alarm system. After some research, they may have discovered that this is a fake security system.

How to prevent a burglary?

• Unfortunately, many people are likely to put their home and business at risk, in order to save some money. They may either decide that an alarm is unnecessary or that they can save money by buying a cheap DIY system. A big mistake that people make is not investing in a good quality, working security system. Whether for a home, business, or external property, it is always worth the money to protect the property, assets and the people in them.
• Whether they have been a victim of burglary or not, it is not worth the risk of having any items stolen or broken for the sake of saving a bit of money.
• Many professionally installed security systems, if maintained well, can last for many years. Alongside this it can also reduce the home insurance premiums.
• It is best for everyone to secure the property with an alarm.

Importance of an effective security system

While improving the locks on the windows and doors, this can often not be enough to prevent a second burglary. Unfortunately, if there is something that a burglar wants that much, they will break down a door, window or can break the door or window frame, in order to allow access to the property.

APE Fire & Security think the best way to keep the property secure is with a security system. A well-maintained security system can make all the difference in a burglary situation. Furthermore, someone is much more likely to get prosecuted and caught, if a home has an intruder alarm and CCTV.