Burglary is the act of breaking and entering an occupied structure Such as a house especially at night with intent to commit a felony. Such as murder or larceny. Also, the act of entering or remaining unlawfully in a building after closing to the public with the intent to commit a crime. According to the FBI, (written by DeMille, 2016) there were an estimated 2,103,787 burglaries in 2012, a decrease of 3.7% compared to 2011. Thefts in the US regions have dropped except for in the West, where the number of estimated burglaries increased to 4.8%. With burglaries taking place every 15 seconds, I for one would be concerned about being burglarized.
According to Demille, 2016, most common time for a burglary to take place is between 10 am and 3 pm. Of course, burglaries can be done at any time of day, but this is the most common time frame. This is shocking to most people because of the stereotype that criminals tend to work at night to keep hidden. But if you think about it, it makes sense to target a home between 10 am and 3 pm because most homeowners are away from home either at work or running errands. …show more content…
I have lived in both urban areas and even in some places that would be considered high risk for both residences as well as a place to keep safe. However, using some common sense and a little foresight, I have been able to avoid becoming a target and a victim. As taught in class, the first thing I do is look at my property from the perspective of a possible burglar. What I mean when I say this is that I do not leave anything of value out in the visible open that could be tempting to people of a lesser ethical standards. I never leave things out in plain sight in my car or the windows of my apartment. No theft has occurred. Secondly, I take great care to make sure my vehicle is in the safest place possible. I park in a garage now, but when I was still street parking, I would always find a well-lit
According to Demille, 2016, most common time for a burglary to take place is between 10 am and 3 pm. Of course, burglaries can be done at any time of day, but this is the most common time frame. This is shocking to most people because of the stereotype that criminals tend to work at night to keep hidden. But if you think about it, it makes sense to target a home between 10 am and 3 pm because most homeowners are away from home either at work or running errands. …show more content…
I have lived in both urban areas and even in some places that would be considered high risk for both residences as well as a place to keep safe. However, using some common sense and a little foresight, I have been able to avoid becoming a target and a victim. As taught in class, the first thing I do is look at my property from the perspective of a possible burglar. What I mean when I say this is that I do not leave anything of value out in the visible open that could be tempting to people of a lesser ethical standards. I never leave things out in plain sight in my car or the windows of my apartment. No theft has occurred. Secondly, I take great care to make sure my vehicle is in the safest place possible. I park in a garage now, but when I was still street parking, I would always find a well-lit