Many females have taken to this and the real estate industry seems to be a popular source. Think about what you are doing. It is a dangerous practice. In the vast majority of cases a burglary or theft from the home will be a result of information a criminal got from you or someone else that knows your movements. Such information passed on by kids and others can reach a criminal.
Some crimes are indeed a result of luck and opportunity for the criminal.
But most are a result of knowing certain information that leads them to your door. If you collect guns or other items your reputation in that area can spread far and wide with little effort on your part. Ever toss a box from a new appliance, TV, VCR, or computer into the trash. That information can sure lead a criminal to your door. Those are common methods of criminals to find out if you have what they want.