The majority of devices mentioned in this report cost very little. All of them will help reduce burglary and make your house or apartment more secure.

All doors in your home leading to the outside should have dead-bolt locks.

Many types of burglar alarms can be obtained for residential use. It is advisable, however, that basic hardware security measures be followed first.

Many burglars enter homes by simply breaking glass windows. A good deterrent is to have better quality glass installed at vulnerable points around the perimeter of your residence.