Increase in burglaries: Vacation time harbors the risk of apartments and villas

Increase in burglaries: Vacation time harbors the risk of apartments and villas

Lately, the number of burglaries in apartments and villas has risen sharply, especially after the end of Corona pandemic. 65,908 cases were registered in Germany last year, which is about 10,000 more than in 2021. Berlin alone recorded an increase of 23.5 percent, with 4497 ​​burglaries in apartments and 1658 burglaries in villas or single -family houses. The clarification rate for burglaries was only 8.6 percent in Berlin.

According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the determined suspects are mainly "local-regional" perpetrators. These are often known to the police and are largely made up of older habit, gangs of young people and adolescents as well as drug users, who finance their drug use through break -ins. There is also a significant number of nationwide and international perpetrators who are referred to as "traveling perpetrators".

To keep burglars away, we give you 13 tips:

1. Closing windows and doors: Make sure that all windows and doors are closed. Even the best backup technology is useless when a window is tilting. Insurance often do not take any damage if a window tilts or a door was not completed.

2. Take

   front door key with you: Do not hide your front door key under the floor mat or in flower pots, as this is the first place, looking at the burglar. Turn the key twice in the lock before you take it with you.

3. Absence do not reveal on social networks: Do not share your absence publicly on social networks. If you travel by train or plane, cover your address on the suitcase trailer, as criminals could conclude that nobody is at home.

4. Present presence: give burglars the impression that someone is at home so that they move on. Use blinds that automatically drive up and down, or timer for the light. TV simulators can also help to give the impression that someone is at home.

5. good neighborhood: A good neighborhood is the best burglary protection. Ask your neighbors if you can empty the mailbox during your absence and ensure that the garbage can is emptied. A full bin that is still in front of the property signals that nobody is at home.

6. hedges: High hedges and bushes not only offer protection against prying eyes, but also burglars. So maintain a good relationship with your neighbors, not just during your absence.

7. Technical fuses: Ordinary windows can be pruned with a screwdriver within a few seconds. The longer an burglar needs to open a window or a terrace door, the higher the risk for it. Mechanical fuses, such as mushroom head pins, screw -on and lockable window handles, have proven to be effective deterrent. Burglar -resistant windows according to DIN EN 1627 offer additional protection.

8. Additional locks: Use additional locks to establish a firm connection between the lock, window wing and frame. Cross bar locks are suitable for modern doors, while bar locks are recommended for old building doors.

9. Motion detector: Install motion detectors that turn on the garden light to deter burglars.

10. alarm system: The effectiveness of alarm systems is controversial. While you can scare some burglars, others may wait until the signal is silent. If you want to use an alarm system, join a certified guard protection company that can react quickly.

11. Video cameras: Surveillance cameras can only be deterrent to a limited extent, especially with experienced burglar gangs. However, cameras attached indoors can provide good search images.

12. Use

    safe: For valuable items, it is advisable to buy a safe and coordinate it with the insurance company. The safe should be anchored on the floor or a load -bearing wall.

13. Free advice: The Burglary Protection of the Berlin police offers free consultation appointments. There you will receive tips and can also make an appointment at home.

It is important to note that the Berlin police recommend that mechanical fuses have been installed by a specialist company. Companies are listed on the Berlin police website that meet the required requirements and via the necessary subject