The longer it takes for a burglar to break into your home the more chance he has of being caught, and the burglar knows this. According to the National Sheriff's Association if you can delay the criminal for four to five minutes, it is generally sufficient to prevent entry. These tactics include door and window locks designed to resist entry. If the burglar is neither deterred or delayed then to DENY the criminal access to your valuables is the next consideration. These strategies include marking household property, using a safe, and keeping inventories.
Detection involves devices such as alarms, neighborhood watch, and even dogs.
Valuables should be secured in the trunk where they are NOT visible to persons with criminal intent. Whenever possible, try to park in well lit areas with higher volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. When walking, DO NOT look like a victim. Maintain a gate and air of confidence. Purses should be held close to the body with the strap secure around your arm.