To a criminal, your home may be an opportunity to steal. Criminals select their targets and will attempt a crime only if they believe there is a good chance of getting away with it.
Burglars look for homes and apartments they can enter and leave quickly while avoiding detection.
They don't want to spend time, and risk detection, forcing their way through good-quality doors, windows, and locks. They also don't want to be detected once inside, so they will avoid homes that appear to be occupied or those where protection devices, such as alert systems, have been installed. You can substantially increase your home's resistance to burglary by applying common sense and asking for help from friends and local law enforcement. Learn about home protection. Ask your police or sheriff's department for literature about home security.