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Through a Criminal’s Eyes: How Burglars Decide Which Homes to Hit

A hooded individual standing partially in shadow against a wall, suggesting suspicious behavior or a potential break-in.
Lurking in the dark: Intruders often look for homes with poor visibility and no security deterrents.

What does your property say to someone looking to break in?

As unsettling as it sounds, professional burglars don’t break into homes or businesses at random. They scan for patterns, weak spots, and signs that tell them one thing: This place is an easy target.

At HomeSync Security, we’ve spent years analyzing security footage, patterns of crime, and firsthand reports. Here’s what we’ve learned—straight from the other side.


What Criminals Look For First

  • No cameras (or dummy ones they can easily spot)

  • Overgrown bushes or dark areas perfect for hiding

  • Empty driveways during the day = no one's home

  • Packages or mail stacking up

  • Unlocked sheds or side gates

  • Obvious signs of routine (same lights, no movement, etc.)

Even something as small as the kind of doorbell you have can tell a thief whether you're paying attention—or vulnerable.

Split-screen of two suburban homes at night—on the left, a dimly lit “targeted” home with no visible security; on the right, a “secured” home with exterior lighting, security camera, and yard sign.
Two homes, two outcomes: A clear visual contrast between a dark, unprotected home and a bright, well-secured property equipped with lighting and surveillance.

What Makes Them Walk Away

Criminals don’t like:

  • Visible, real security cameras with overlapping views

  • Smart lighting that reacts to motion

  • Loud, fast alarms triggered by actual intrusion, not just motion

  • Signs of unpredictability—cars moved, lights on timers, etc.

  • Security systems they’ve never seen before (like ours 👀)

Burglars don’t want to get caught. If your home looks like work—or worse, a trap—they’ll move on.

A person in dark clothing climbing through an open ground-floor window of a building at night, implying unauthorized entry.
An easy target: Unsecured windows are one of the most common entry points for burglars.

How HomeSync Builds "Uninviting" Properties for Criminals

We don’t just install equipment—we design deterrents. Every system we install is customized to create:

  • Sightlines that eliminate hiding spots

  • Lighting and camera pairings that expose movement

  • Audio/visual triggers that interrupt crime-in-progress

  • Smart notifications that put you in control—no matter where you are


🔍 Get a Criminal-Eye View of Your Property—for Free

We’ll walk your home or business and point out what a burglar sees—before they ever do.


 
 
 

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