How to scare off burglars?

Author: Prof. Rusty Luettgen MD  |  Last update: Monday, August 4, 2025

With that in mind, let's take a look at the top ten burglar deterrents to use in 2021:
  1. Home Security Cameras. ...
  2. Outdoor Lighting. ...
  3. Smart Video Doorbell Cameras. ...
  4. Dogs. ...
  5. Security Gates. ...
  6. Keeping Open Spaces Around Your Home. ...
  7. An Alarm System. ...
  8. Get Friendly With Your Neighbors.

What scares burglars the most?

1. Alarm Systems. Burglars hate alarm systems - and for very good reason! Any indication that your home has a security system, such as yard signs, window stickers and a big alarm box, can act as a burglar deterrent and help prevent your home from being burgled.

What are robbers scared of?

“A good home security system should make a VERY loud noise. Noise is key to deterring burglars. Most burglars want to stay undetected, so when a window or door opens and an ear piercing sound fills the neighborhood, usually the intruder is scared off.

What is the best deterrent against burglars?

Trellis, thorny plants, or a suitable anti-climb topping such as plastic spikes make it difficult for anyone climbing over a fence or gate. Planting prickly or barbed shrubbery along boundaries and fence lines acts as an effective natural barrier. Gravel driveways and paths will make sure you hear anyone approach.

What houses do burglars avoid?

Houses that appear occupied—with the lights on, a vehicle in the driveway, visible activity, or audible noises from within—are less likely to be burglarized. 28 Even houses near occupied houses generally have a lower risk of burglary.

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Does leaving a light on at night deter burglars?

Less is more when it comes to using lights to deter burglars, it turns out. If you use smart lighting functionality through your home security system to make it seem as though someone is home, this may deter a burglar. If you simply leave your lights on all day and all night, you could do the opposite.

Which rooms are generally targeted first?

In speaking with our customers and security consultants, it's clear that most burglars head straight to a bedroom when they enter a home. If they can identify the primary bedroom, it will be their first target.

Should you pretend to be asleep if someone breaks in?

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At night, if you think you hear someone breaking in, leave safely if you can, then call the police. If you can't leave, lock yourself in a room with a phone and call the police. If an intruder is in your room, pretend you are asleep.

Does leaving TV on deter burglars?

Leave Your Radio and TV On. A loud radio or TV on can be an even better deterrent than an alarm (learn more burglar deterrent gadgets here )to prevent burglars and bandits from breaking into your home.

Do alarms put burglars off?

The mere presence of a visible alarm system acts as a powerful deterrent, discouraging 60% of potential intruders from attempting a break-in in the first place. During an active burglary, the sound of an alarm going off results in the burglary attempt being abandoned in 50% of cases.

Do burglars break in when you are sleeping?

While the darkness tends to cause apprehensive feelings, most burglars actually prefer to break in during the day.

Do Ring doorbells put off burglars?

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Alarms and video surveillance can give burglars a false sense of security, assuming that the response time from authorities or neighbours will be delayed. Furthermore, burglars may see a Ring doorbell as a challenge and attempt to bypass or disable it.

How to make your house unattractive to burglars?

Light Up Your House

Well-lit properties are less attractive to burglars and intruders because they are more likely to be seen by neighbors, pedestrians, or security cameras. Adequate lighting can act as a deterrent and make potential criminals think twice before approaching your home.

Do burglars want to hurt you?

No. Burglars enter a home when no one is at home, or when there is a lesser expectation of someone being in the residence. Robbery, Home Invasion, or the misnamed “Hot Burglary" is when a criminal enters a residence fully expecting people to be at home and is ready for resistance — e.g. willing/wanting to hurt you.

What time do most robberies occur at night?

Robberies happen in both daytime and nighttime. It depends upon the location, situation, human activity around the target, and the area of interest where the burglars want to strike. Specific hours of robberies usually fall between 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Where do most burglars enter?

Doors and windows are the most common entry points for burglars, so near these entry points is often the first place they look for any valuables. Burglars also know many homeowners hide their house key near the front door, making it easier for them to break in within minutes or even seconds.

What puts burglars off?

Trellis, thorny plants, or a suitable anti-climb topping such as plastic spikes make it difficult for anyone climbing over a fence or gate. Planting prickly or barbed shrubbery along boundaries and fence lines acts as an effective natural barrier. Gravel driveways and paths will make sure you hear anyone approach.

Is it safe to leave your TV on at night?

You might also find that leaving your TV on for extended periods leads to damage. When a TV is powered on, the internal components heat up as power flows through them. The longer your TV is left on, the hotter the components will be. This could lead to permanent damage to the internal components.

Do lights really deter burglars?

Leaving on lights at all times doesn't seem to be an effective way to deter crimes. With a little planning and some home automation equipment, you can use lighting to your advantage and get better peace of mind.

What to do if a burglar knocks on your door?

Perform a lock check. See who it is (through peephole or camera) Speak with the person through the door. Call the police (if needed)

What to do if you think someone is in your house at night?

You should call the police right away. Keep the operator on the phone until police gets there. If you have the ability to turn on outside lights from inside your house, do so, preferably at a time when the trespasser can see the lights turn on. This may be enough of a deterrent.

What's the safest room in a hotel?

If possible, do not accept a room on the ground floor. The second floor is better, but the third or fourth floors are considered optimal. Rooms should be above the ground to make access from the window or balcony more difficult, but not so high that emergency services cannot access the room in case of fire.

What should be the first room you walk into in a house?

A foyer is the space you step into as you enter your home through the front door. Think of a foyer as a lobby or landing space when you walk through the front entryway of a home. It's the transition from outdoors to indoors.

What is a triple room?

Triple room. A triple room has three separate single beds and can be occupied by three guest. This type of room is suitable for groups and delicates of meetings and conferences. Quad room, a quad room has four separate single beds and can accommodate four person together in a same room.

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