Burglary: how can you prevent intrusions into your home?

Use lights as a deterrent

Lights can be used in a number of ways to deter burglars at night. Motion-triggered lighting will make it hard for burglars to break in undetected. Also, if you’re coming home after dark, leaving a couple of lights on will help your home appear occupied. Don’t restrict it to the hall light, however, as that can actually signal the fact you’re not home to savvy burglars. Lights on timer switches work well to give the impression that someone is home if you’re away for more than an evening.