Side garage doors are often easy targets due to thin plywood and glass. Utilize secondary locking devices. Eliminate the vertical play in aluminum windows so as to prevent easy removal. Draw drapes at night, especially if you are female. Trees and Shrubbery.
Criminals look for hiding places.
Shrubbery in front of windows enables anyone to pry unseen at a window or hide while looking inside. Use security shrubbery as recommended by the Crime Prevention Bureau. Proper placement decreases the incidents of prowling and nighttime burglaries. Report street lights out to Novato Police Department. Motion sensor lighting is recommended.