According to research, a thief will leave if it takes more than four or five minutes to break into a house. Consider these measures to make your home or apartment more burglar-resistant by taking the time to “case” it like a burglar would, especially at points of easiest entry.
Increased security measures like grates, bars, bolts, padlocks, and door and window locks make it harder to break into your house. You should verify the functionality of the components you already have in place and consider installing the devices you don’t have installed currently.
Also, consider a burglar alarm. The best ones ring at an outside service as well but you may have to pay extra for the service. In addition, you should invest in surveillance equipment. To discourage tampering, cover important entry points and mount them out of the way; this lets burglars know that someone is keeping an eye on them.