Surprising Home Burglary Facts And Stats.

by Garrison Door

Forbes HOME recently published an article on its website focused on Home Burglary Facts and Stats. We thought it was important enough to share with our clients.

Our homes are where we retreat to after long, busy days—a place we go to feel serene, safe, and secure. However, sometimes, scary occurrences can threaten this safety. Home burglary is committed every day in the United States. While we can do our part to protect our homes by locking our windows and doors, installing the best home security systems, and more, home invasions still happen.

Legally, there are four degrees of burglary, each being a different level of seriousness, and thus, each has different associated penalties. Ultimately, the way a burglary is classified and its penalty can vary from state to state, so if you’re curious, we recommend looking up how your state recognizes different types of burglary. Generally speaking, this is what they look like:

• First-degree burglary: This is the most severe burglary offense. A first-degree burglary is one with intent to commit a theft or violent crime against those inside of a house and involves the possession of a deadly weapon.
• Second-degree burglary: Second-degree burglary is similar to first-degree burglary but involves invading a non-residential building, like a business or shed that isn’t directly attached to the home.
• Third-degree burglary: This is a non-violent break-in. With a third-degree burglary, it’s not apparent why the individual broke in.
• Fourth-degree burglary: This is considered the least severe burglary and usually involves taking items from areas around or near homes and businesses, like within fenced-in areas.

Being prepared with knowledge is integral to protecting your home from invasions. Here are some home invasion facts and statistics that might surprise you.

Key Takeaways

• On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the U.S. every day.

• 72% of reported burglaries happened when nobody was at home.

• Homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be robbed, but only 25% of Americans have a home security system.

Key Home Invasion Statistics
Preparedness is essential when it comes to protecting your home from burglaries. Installing a security door, and alarm system is a great place to start, and knowing what to look for can help protect you even more. Here are some of the top home invasion statistics you should know.

On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the U.S. every day.

If you’ve never personally experienced a burglary, you may not realize how common it is. According to the FBI’s 2019 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the U.S. sees 3,062 daily burglaries. This jarring statistic highlights the unsettling reality of home invasions in America.

A property crime takes place every 4.4 seconds in the US.

Beyond just burglaries, property crimes are a serious issue throughout America. According to the FBI, property crimes include burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson and larceny-theft, and in America, these types of crimes are alarmingly common, with one being committed every 4.4 seconds.

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by Garrison Door
Forbes HOME recently published an article on its website focused on Home Burglary Facts and Stats. We thought it was important enough to share with our clients.
Our homes are where we retreat to after long, busy days—a place we go to feel serene, safe, and secure. However, sometimes, scary occurrences can threaten this safety. Home burglary is committed every day in the United States. While we can do our part to protect our homes by locking our windows and doors, installing the best home security systems, and more, home invasions still happen.
Legally, there are four degrees of burglary, each being a different level of seriousness, and thus, each has different associated penalties. Ultimately, the way a burglary is classified and its penalty can vary from state to state, so if you’re curious, we recommend looking up how your state recognizes different types of burglary. Generally speaking, this is what they look like:
• First-degree burglary: This is the most severe burglary offense. A first-degree burglary is one with intent to commit a theft or violent crime against those inside of a house and involves the possession of a deadly weapon.
• Second-degree burglary: Second-degree burglary is similar to first-degree burglary but involves invading a non-residential building, like a business or shed that isn’t directly attached to the home.
• Third-degree burglary: This is a non-violent break-in. With a third-degree burglary, it’s not apparent why the individual broke in.
• Fourth-degree burglary: This is considered the least severe burglary and usually involves taking items from areas around or near homes and businesses, like within fenced-in areas.
Being prepared with knowledge is integral to protecting your home from invasions. Here are some home invasion facts and statistics that might surprise you.

Key Takeaways

• On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the U.S. every day.
• 72% of reported burglaries happened when nobody was at home.
• Homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be robbed, but only 25% of Americans have a home security system.
Key Home Invasion Statistics
Preparedness is essential when it comes to protecting your home from burglaries. Installing a security door, and alarm system is a great place to start, and knowing what to look for can help protect you even more. Here are some of the top home invasion statistics you should know.
On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the U.S. every day.
If you’ve never personally experienced a burglary, you may not realize how common it is. According to the FBI’s 2019 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the U.S. sees 3,062 daily burglaries. This jarring statistic highlights the unsettling reality of home invasions in America.
A property crime takes place every 4.4 seconds in the US.
Beyond just burglaries, property crimes are a serious issue throughout America. According to the FBI, property crimes include burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson and larceny-theft, and in America, these types of crimes are alarmingly common, with one being committed every 4.4 seconds.
Click HERE to read the rest of this informative article.

The Creation of The Garrison Door System

“The idea of this door started back in 2004 when I left the SEAL teams and entered into the civilian workforce. I saw my family putting a great deal of faith into locks and doors that I had just seen ruined without much effort. Most locks were more about trusting humanity or “neighbors” than actual protection. In 2010 my home in Westwood CA had a break-in. The individual/s kicked in our rear door then went to the master closet and bathroom and tore everything apart looking for what they deemed valuable. That feeling of violation, anger, sadness, fear, and helplessness I’ll never forget. Mostly violated and angry. That a complete stranger can peruse through your most intimate spaces. It took thousands of hours over years and hundreds of tests to bring this product to market. We asked people, machines, and ourselves to do things that no one has ever done. What we created is a door to withstand almost everything.”

David Olsen
Inventor of The Garrison Door System