4 Main Ways that Burglars Enter Homes

In 2022, burglar technique has nearly reached a nadir of expertise. In this blog entry, the Albuquerque residential lock installation experts here at 505 Locksmith New Mexico will detail the 4 main ways that burglars commonly enter homes.

Lock Bumping

Burglars utilize a unique tool called a lock bumping key to access your home. Lock bumping keys have a unique shape that allows burglars to access locked doors even without the proper key. Protect from lock bumping by having your professional locksmith insert bump resistant pins in your locks, replace your door locks with bump proof door locks, or use an add-on device like a bump-proofing lock strap. All of these bump-proof lock modification strategies are easily provided by an expert locksmith team like those here at 505 Locksmith.

Kicking

Burglars are less likely to attempt to enter your property with violent entry tactics like kicking, for risk that the neighbors might see or hear. Protect against kicking attempts by making sure that your front doors or windows can easily be seen from the street. Check to verify that your door hardware has strong, kick-proof hinges, deadbolts, fasteners, and strike plates. Make sure that long screws of at least 3 inches (the kind that extend into the doorframe) are installed. Ensure that you have a high quality, solid steel deadbolt installed.

Deadbolt Drilling

Deadbolt drilling takes a long time, and can be noisy, making it a less popular burglar entry attempt type. However, a determined burglar can drill through a wide range of deadbolts, including modern smart locks. Make it harder for drilling to work (which will increase the time it takes, making it more likely a burglar will be caught by a neighbor) by installing a high security lock, adding a box type strike plate with 3 inch set screws, and ensuring that you have high-end, high-security ANSI grade 1 door hardware installed.

Secondary Door Burglaries

Secondary doors can be back doors, side doors, garage doors, and much more. Garage doors are often left insecure, as you might leave adjoining doors between your garage and home unlocked. All a burglar would have to do is enter your home with a coat hanger. Padlocks on garage door throw latches can help, as well as motion sensor lights, frosted windows, alarms, and CCTV cameras. Ensure that any connecting door between your garage and home (as well as all other secondary doors) are solid, and outfitted with Grade 1, high security deadbolt locks and high security door hardware.