Summer Months; Peak season for Burglary

The upcoming summer conjures visions of beach vacations, relaxing in the sun, taking road trips, and simply enjoying time off from school and work.

While the summer months are known as holiday time, it’s also peak season for burglaries. Are you prepared to keep your home safe while you are off enjoying the summer sun?

Why Summer is the Peak Season for Burglary

Why are the summer months the peak time for burglaries? It probably has to do with many of us going on holiday, worried more about packing a suitcase and slathering on sunscreen than we are about security our homes. Crime rates increase approximately 10% in June, July, and August. The simple reason for the crime rise could be because people let their guards down. In the rush to get ready for their holiday, home security is often forgotten. Other reasons for crime rising in the summer could include schools being on break and more teenagers being around or simply that the heat makes people cranky.

Whatever the reason, the fact is that crime does increase in the summer. While you’re preparing for holiday or just looking to get out of the house to enjoy the nice weather, be sure to take precautions to keep your home safe from potential burglars.

Tips to Keep Safe

There are several simple things you can do to keep your home from becoming one of the statistics.

If you are planning a vacation:

• Contact a trusted neighbour and let them know your travel plans. Your neighbour can keep an eye out around your house.
• Stay off social media. Don’t post travel plans, “check-in”, or post photos while you are away.
• Lock all the doors. Make sure all doors and windows are securely locked.
• Make it look like someone is home. Stop your mail and newspaper delivery, put timers on lights inside and outside, and leave a car parked in the driveway.

To keep your garden safe:

• Put all tools and ladders away after you've used them. Ladders can be used to climb in second story windows and tools like hammers or screwdrivers can be used to gain entry.
• Lock the front door. When you’re working in the back yard, be sure to lock the front door and put the garage door down.
• Install motion detecting lights. Motion detecting lights are inexpensive and can light up entry ways to the home.

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