It's difficult to find specific statistics regarding the precise number of home invasions that occur each day in the United States. The reason for this is that quite often if intruders are caught, they are charged with a crime such as burglary, assault or various other charges rather than their crime being recorded statistically as an invasion. There are numerous steps you can take to avoid becoming a statistic of any type of intruder invasion.

Security system

Having a security system installed, especially one with a video monitoring system is one of the best ways to prevent intruder invasion. Take time to explore the many types of systems that are available and select the best system your budget allows. Preventing intruder invasion isn't just about theft, it's also about keeping yourself and your family safe.

Keep quiet

Keeping quiet can reduce your risk of intruder invasion, especially when theft is the intruder's motive. Refrain from revealing travel plans or your daily schedule to others or as a status update on your social media networks. Don't brag about new purchases you've made, especially when they involve electronics or other items that are enticing to burglars. Revealing travel plans on the phone in a public place or putting out boxes and old equipment that indicate you've made new purchases or updated electronic equipment are two ways to make your home a target for thieves.

Seek advice

Take advantage of the resources available to you to help keep your home safe from intruders. If you know or can be directed to a person who has achieved an online degree in criminology, they can provide you with invaluable information on ways to keep your home and family safe. In the course of their study, they will have acquired knowledge regarding what burglars who have been arrested say deterred them from targeting certain homes. They will also have learned tips that they can pass onto you regarding measures you can take to make your home more secure.

Get a dog

Noise scares intruders. A large dog may provide physical protect, but a small, barking dog stirs enough noise to attract attention and discourage an intruder. Small dogs can be excellent at warning you or alerting neighbors to unusual activity around the house.

Intruders aren't always strangers. You need to be selective about the personal information you reveal to others and who you invite into your home. It's also essential that you invest in quality locks and that you be diligent about locking windows and doors in order to keep your family, and your house, protected.


Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being in the outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise. Meghan finds happiness in researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure. You can connect with her on Facebook right here and Twitter right here.