Vacation, earlier twilight, less home office – the peak season for burglars has started. It would be very easy not to make yourself a target for criminals. Do you ever wonder if your house or apartment is really safe? If not, it’s probably time.
That at least suggests a look at the red-hot crime stats. While we were often stuck at home during Corona times due to lockdowns and quarantines, criminals are now taking advantage of the frequent absences caused by holidays and lower home office quotas.
According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the number of property crimes increased by as much as 20 to 40 percent (chart below) compared to the previous year, depending on the region. According to BKA spokesperson Paul Eidenberger, this will also be reflected in the next crime statistics, which will also show a 20 to 25 percent increase from 2021.
Police appeal to own responsibility
Early twilight and the accompanying protection of darkness magically attract burglars. Houses and apartments connected to main traffic routes are at risk because the perpetrators can quickly flee. The time between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. is considered ‘rush hour’ for burglars.
According to Eidenberger, the police are equipped with networked analysis methods, rapid searches and a focus on patrols when needed. And yet the sheer number of crimes in Vienna currently exceeds the resources of the police. Self-prevention by citizens is therefore a factor that can decide whether to target themselves – or not.
There are fewer and fewer scammers
Karl Brunnbauer knows all the tips and tricks to make residents “burglar-proof”. The famous crooks are getting fewer and fewer, says Brunnbauer. If you still see one, take a photo, call the police and then remove the sign. Windows and doors can be made as burglar-resistant as possible with tools, timers and motion detectors that simulate presence also help.
Anyone who is inundated with high-tech security measures alone can also contact crime prevention on 059 133. Experts offer individual consultations in which security solutions for the living situation in question are discussed. In addition, the agents of the “Samen Veilig” initiative are present at every police station.
Until then, according to criminologists, it helps if you don’t announce every absence on the internet. Because modern burglars usually look for their sexual objects on the internet…
Source: Krone
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