Today, most are committed between 2 PM and 4 PM, mostly by teenagers 14-16 years old and mostly to support drug habits. Burglars are usually not violent in nature, they just want to steal something without getting caught. If you should confront a burglar, allow him to leave without resistance for your own protection. The Perimeter Use timers or photocells for all exterior lighting. All doors should have deadbolts.
Door viewers are essential on exterior doors.
Door chains can be useful for identification purposes, but should not be relied on for security purposes. Windows can be broken, making most window locks useless. One way to avoid this, is to replace the glass with laminated plastic or tempered glass. Tempered glass is 6-7 times stronger than regular glass. The Garage Garages are ideal for burglars.