Main Means of Thieves

Gain access into their target properties by damaging the locks with destructive tools such as electric drill, crowbar, large screwdriver, hacksaw and hydraulic cutter.
Gain access to the house by pretending to be the host of the house who then hires a professional locksmith to unlock the door for them.
Using backup keys hidden in the shoe cupboard, underneath the door mat or in other easy to find spots to open the door.
Pretend to be a plumber, electrician, gasman, construction worker or sales person to gain access into the house where they investigate the landform, indoor environments and its theft proof measures.
Gain access to their target property by climbing and jumping from neighboring house, building or newly built construction site with ropes or lifting equipments.

Types of Burglaries

Home Burglary

Home burglaries almost always occur during daytime. This type of pilferage almost always take place in unattended buildings or houses. Moreover, it often happens during holiday seasons when many families leave the house to travel.

Shop Burglary

This type of burglary takes place when the shop is closed for business and unattended. Furthermore, this type of burglary occurs at stores selling expensive goods such as jewelry and high-end clothing. Most of the times, these shops have insufficient anti-theft security measures. Usually, thieves pretend to be customers during the daytime to investigate the environment and the locations of security devices and anti-theft facilities. Then, they strategize in accordance to the observed information and carry out their plans after the store is closed for business.

Office Burglary

From the testimony of most of the victims, it is found that this kind of burglary occurs mostly on Saturday, Sunday and holiday seasons because that is when these offices are unattended and most vulnerable.

Theft Protection Methods

It is necessary to install a durable door lock with anti-theft capabilities

According to police reported statistics, burglaries are more likely to occur to houses equipped with trumpet locks, auxiliary locks or common split deal-bolt locks. These locks have low anti-theft capability and can be easily damaged. Moreover, thieves equipped with destructive tools always target houses with such locks. Therefore, it is of absolute necessity to choose a lock with effective theft proof capacity. A house with only a trumpet lock is definitely the optimum choice for thieves, while a house with a secure lock will discourage the thieves from even attempting a break in.

Be more aware of your neighboring environment

Houses with multiple entrance or exit pathways are commonly targeted by thieves. In addition, houses with concealed fire alley and side mounted ladder, or houses next to objects such as billboards, neighboring under-construction houses are also the targets of thieves.

Take effective measures to protect yourself

For newly purchased or leased houses, change the lock right away as to prevent the previous tenants from accessing your house with a duplicated keys.

Take your house keys with you

Many owners prepare backup keys hidden away by the front door or places such as, shoe cupboard and underneath the door mat for fear of losing their key or forgetting to bring the key someday. However, these places are very dangerous as thieves easily locate them.

Increase your awareness of theft protection

Increase your awareness for theft protection, please do not post any notices beside your door that will expose your whereabouts to others, such as putting up celebration banners in times of wedding. You should be aware of these theft protection techniques and instruct your neighbors to look after your house while you and your family are away.

Choose Effective Locks

Choose effective locks

Choosing a good lock is an effective way to reduce the chance of being burglarized. It is even better to choose formed and hot-treated products. Moreover, locks should be complex and durable enough so that manual or electrical tools do not easily damage it. Simply by installing a more effective lock will discourage the thieves. Statistically, thieves are most likely to enter through the main door, so it is of the utmost importance for the lock of the main door to function effectively.

Install anti-theft instruments

Security wise, it is most effective to equip the house with electronic anti-theft security system, door magnetic, infrared systems and an alarm system. These instruments will enhance the effectiveness of your security plan and alarm you and your family when any breach of security has occurred.

Equip your property with a monitoring system

In the past only banks and jewelry shops were the ones who were equipped with monitoring systems. However, nowadays many other shops are equipped with the same monitoring systems. Furthermore, some residents have established their own Community Mutual Help Group and installed monitors at key locations such as alley or street crossroads. When a security incident occurs, they will refer to the monitored data, which will provide evidence that can help solve the case. If a monitoring system is installed in your house, it will definitely discourage the thieves. These instruments should be installed in a hidden place so it will not be easily spotted

Be alert

Frequently check your neighboring environment and pay special attention to any suspicious activities or persons. Be especially alert if any abnormal marks are found on your property.

Note

Befriend your neighbors and provide mutual help.
Do not leave your house unattended for an extended period of time.
Store expensive articles in the bank.
When you are planning to be away for a long time, ask your neighbors to receive your newspaper and letters or inform the delivery companies not to make any deliveries during this period.
For newlyweds, try not to put up celebration banners around the house because your property may become the next target for thieves when you are away on your honeymoon.
Turn on the radio when you are out during daytime or turn on both the light and radio if you are not going to be home for the night. Moreover, this method would be more effective if a timer control can be used.
New houses are always the preferred targets of thieves. Do not reside in the house until anti-theft equipments have been installed.
Change the locks and install anti-theft security system when moving into a new house.
Lock the windows and door of the upper levels of your house to avoid security vulnerability.
Check all doors and windows before leaving the house or before going to bed.
Keep your valuables in a secure place.
Do not blatantly display your valuables.
The main door should be equipped with a peephole to confirm the identity of the visitor.
Confirm the identity of repairing personnel or deliveryman and accompany the workers as they work.
If you have a servant, pay attention to his/her behaviors and be aware of any suspicious activity.
In cases where strangers claim to ring your doorbell or dial your number by accident, be alert and do not expose anything inside your house or about yourself.
Be alert of any strangers loitering around your neighborhood or unfamiliar vehicles parked around.
Bring your house keys about with you, do not try to hide the keys in a nearby place. Make sure you change the lock immediately if the keys are lost.
Do not give your keys to you children or let them hang the keys around their neck.
An anti-robbery alarm should be installed beside the cash register and the emergency button should be placed at a reachable location.
Post up warning signs such as “This shop is monitored all day long,” or “This shop is online with direct police office communication.”
The festival celebration holidays are the most flourishing periods for thieves. Keep your house attended when you are away from the house.
Lower the curtain to prevent thieves from observing the environment or activities inside the house.
Do not put up any notice on the door to inform others that the entire family is away for the holiday.