Your Neighborhood’s Crime History
Certain neighborhoods are more vulnerable to certain types of crimes, and that is especially true for burglaries. A quick glance at the weekly police blotter (or a quick call to your local precinct) can give you a heads-up to whether cars or computers are the hot commodity in your place, and then you can take specific steps to protect yours.
For example, one neighborhood experienced a rash of break-ins to sheds, garages, and patios where tools were the primary items stolen. People who picked up on the pattern warned everyone to put extra security on their outdoor structures.
