8 Places Burglars Rarely Search in a Home

More than 2 million burglaries are reported in the U.S. every year – and 66% of them are residential. When it comes to home type and seasons, burglaries run the gamuts: Renters are just as likely as homeowners to have a break-in and although warmer months see a spike in home invasions, no season is safe. With this level of prevalence and unpredictability, it’s essential that every person protect his or her belongings.

Once inside a home, smart burglars know exactly where to look first. You might think you were slick hiding your jewelry in the medicine cabinet or at the bottom of an underwear drawer, but those are actually a few of the first places burglars look when entering a home.

Instead of leaving your items vulnerable to being found in common home hiding places, check out these more covert options instead:

1. Wall Safe

In their haste, burglars will typically pick up an entire movable safe and take it with them to try to open later. Prevent this by installing your home safe directly into the wall. A locked wall safe is secure from burglars on the run.

2. Floor Safe

Floor safes are hard for burglars to detect and won’t take up extra space in your home. The great thing about these safes is that even if the thieves find it, they’ll have an incredibly hard time trying to remove or empty it.

3. Safe Inside a Box

If you’re partial to your moveable safe, consider disguising it; instead of leaving it out in the open, put it inside a cardboard box and place a few blankets or toys on top before closing it. Arrange the box among others in a closet, attic, or basement so it blends in and is inconspicuous.

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