Time After Time: When Homes Are Most Prone to Burglary

Burglary does not typically reflect large seasonal variations,
although in the U.S. burglary rates are the highest in August, and the lowest in February. 

Seasonal variations reflect local factors, including the weather and how it affects
occupancy, particularly of vacation homes. 

In warm climates and seasons, residents may leave windows and doors open, providing easy access, while storm windows or double-pane glass protect against harsh weather provides a deterrent to
burglary. 

The length of the days, the availability of activities
that take families away from home, and the temperature may
all have some effect on burglary.

In the United States, most residential burglaries–about 60% of reported offenses–occur in the daytime, when
houses are unoccupied.

This proportion reflects a marked change in recent decades: in 1961, about 16 percent of residential burglaries occurred in the daytime

By 1995, the proportion of daytime burglaries had risen to 40 percent. This change is generally attributed to the increase in women working outside the home during those decades–leaving
houses vacant for much of the day. Thus, burglaries are often
disproportionately concentrated on weekdays. 

Usually, victims suggest a time range during which the offense occurred. Some researchers have divided burglary times into four distinct categories:
1) Morning (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
2) Afternoon (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
3) Evening (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
4) Night (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.)

This is why we at theBulldog Bar suggest you keep your dwelling properly armed against thieves 24 hours a day, no matter matter whether you're home or not.

Our home security products can reinforce your doors to prevent them from being kicked in... theBulldog Bar security devices are affordable and easy to install on just about any entryway to your home. To find out how theBulldog Bar can work for you visit theBulldogBar.com NOW. 

Here's to the best home security, time after time!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad


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References: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/e07021611.pdf

Target Practice: Adding the Best Home Security Measures to Your Most Targeted Entryways at Home

Having an attached garage can make your home a prime target for a burglar. 

That's because garages are one of the easiest targets and a favorite method for thieves to gain entry into your household. 

When scoping out potential targets, a burglar will look for entryways with the easiest access, and in most cases, garages are pretty much a golden gate into your home.

Here are 4 tips from theBulldog Bar Squad on how you can improve the door security of your garage to better protect your loved ones & your valuables--

1) Lock it up!
Sounds like common sense right? It’s amazing to hear all the stories about crooks who never have to break into a property... They simply just walk through an unlocked front door or garage. This tip is really easy: Just lock up your garage! 

2) Cover garage door windows!
Burglars are known to look into windows to see if there are any "big ticket" items in plain sight. Don’t do burglars any favors by allowing them see which items you may have in your garage. Replace your garage door with one that doesn't have any windows!

3) Don’t flaunt your stuff!
Leaving your garage open can allow anyone a full view of all of your stuff. Keep your garage door closed at all times, even if you’re just driving down the street for gas. A burglar just needs a couple minutes to take what he needs from your garage-- so don’t give them that chance!

4) Fortify that door!
The door from your garage into your house should be as secure as your front door. Once a burglar is done ransacking your garage, what do you think is next? Your home! Make sure your door is made out of solid-core wood or reinforced steel. This will slow a burglar down, and eventually deter him from gaining entry.

Installing additional door security devices like theBulldog Bar to all your doors can give you the reinforcement you need against home invaders. With theBulldog Bar, your doors can't be kicked in by burglars. Furthermore, these devices are affordable and designed to match just about any interior decor! 

For more information about how theBulldog Bar can be used to boost door security at your garage door or any other entryway to your household visit: theBulldogBar.com TODAY.

Here's to having good target practice... against preventing break-ins, that is!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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References: http://simplisafe.com/blog/home-security-garage-burglary-tips

Home Improvement: Simple Door Security Revisions You Can Make for Increased Security

Before you make any door security improvements to your residence theBulldog Bar Squad urges you to ask yourself these 2 simple questions:

1) Which entrances are hidden/out of view from my neighbors?

2) If I am locked out of my house, where could I get in without too much difficulty?

Based on answering those two questions, here are some basic door security improvements you can make which will:

- allow you to get in easily if you're locked out

- will still make it difficult for thieves to break in

Here's some small changes you can make-- 

* All exterior doors should be secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum of one throw.

*All strike plates and frames for the exterior doors should be to the home's main construction.

* All exterior doors should fit tightly against the frame and all frame should be be free from warping, cracks and other signs of wear & tear.

*Your main entrance door should have a wide angle (180 degrees) peephole or viewer.

* All sliding glass doors and windows should be secure against forcing the locks to be lifted completely out of the frame.

* High risk windows (basement, garage, ground level partially or totally secluded latched should be secure enough to impede any intrusion.

* Double hung windows should be secured with pins or extra locks to prevent prying and lifting.

* Trees and shrubs should be trimmed to allow visibility along the house perimeter.

*Timers and motion detectors should be installed to activate lights in your absence .

* Safety glass or security film should be installed on vulnerable windows.

* Motion sensor lighting should be specifically directed at all entry points and dark/blind areas.

* Exterior should always be strong enough to withstand excessive force. ( theBulldog  Bar Home Security Products are perfect for this).

Keep in mind that your goal is to make it really difficult for a crook to get in by forcing him/her spend more time attempting to gain entry and by making more noise trying to do so, which will hopefully signal someone nearby by to call 9-1-1 if they witness an attempted burglary happening on your property.

To find out more information about theBulldog Bar and how it can provide the best home security for your residence visit: theBulldogBar.com TODAY.

Here's to home improvement revisions as well as better door security under your roof!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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"Knock Knock!" 7 Things You'll Never Hear a Home Burglar Say

When it comes to burglary prevention, we tend to always think about what to do and what to say to have the best home security.

Turns out, crooks do the same thing-- They think about what to do and what to say to execute their master plan of stealing your valuables. This of course, means they will say whatever is necessary if they happen to come face to face with you prior to their caper.

Here's 7 things you WON'T hear a potential thief say... even though they are probably thinking it, if the two of you just happen to cross paths--

1. "Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator."

2. "Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier."
3. "Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it."

4. "If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway."

5. "It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather."

6. "I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters." (Don’t take me up on it.)

7. "Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet."

It may seem scary to read this list, but it's important to know what could possibly be going through the mind of someone who has intentions of breaking into your domain!

One way to ease your mind (when it comes to the best home security measures for your residence) is to invest in a powerful door security device like theBulldog for your front door, back door and side entryways. 

theBulldog Bar is durable, effective, affordable...and best of all, it's reliable for keeping invaders from kicking in your doors!

To find out more about theBulldog Bar home security products or to place your order NOW visit: theBulldogBar.com .

Here's to saying and doing all the right things for ultimate door security under your roof!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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Source: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-things-a-burglar-wont-tell-you-2/#slideshow=slide8