Collection of Infographics
It’s no surprise that being the victim of a crime is a harrowing experience. Due to its nature, burglary can be one of the most traumatic, as it involves a severe invasion of one’s private space. Depending on the exact circumstances, the psychological effects can be deep-rooted and long-term. Home security company Verisure interviewed 500 victims of crime in order to better understand the psychological […] Read more »
When you think of a burglary, you typically imagine it occurring at a home when the occupants are away on vacation. And while that does in fact occur, there are plenty of large-scale heists that target locations with millions in jewelry and cash. This infographic explores the 10 largest heists in history. There stories are surprising and the price tags of each “hit” will leave […] Read more »
Americans everywhere are participating in more active lifestyles. Whether it’s running, swimming, cycling, climbing, etc., people are getting out and leaving behind formerly sedentary lifestyles. Just to see how active people have become, last year there were over 28,200 races throughout the U.S. Of all the participants, over 19,025,000 people completed these different races. Wonder where the largest and most popular marathons are? Marathons are […] Read more »
A lot happens in Louisiana— some things aren’t so pleasant. While we think of the charm of cities like New Orleans, Louisiana is home to three cities that made it on the top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities list (Monroe, Baton Rouge and Alexandria). Each year there are approximately 163,000 property crimes within the entire state. So for Louisiana homeowners, home security protection is essential. […] Read more »
According to the FBI, over 2.2 million homes are burglarized every years. How safe is your home? There are easy ways to protect yourself, your family and your belongings from thieves. With millions of dollars in merchandise available in nearly any neighborhood, thieves canvas homes to make quick and calculated attacks. How can you defend against such burglaries? There are many ways to detour thieves […] Read more »
A life of crime might seem to be pretty much the same everywhere. But it turns out that, for burglars at least, the location of the crime – specifically, the state in which it’s committed – makes a big difference. From the burglar’s standpoint, some states are definitely worse than others, when it comes to jail sentences, fines, and even the likelihood of getting shot […] Read more »
Want to know something alarming? Every year, 2,000,000 home invasions are reported—that’s one home burglary every 14.6 seconds. And with the holiday season among us, it’s the perfect opportunity for burglars to polish up their own holiday wish lists. The most popular stolen items are small, yet pricey; often including things such as cash, jewelry, laptops, guns, digital cameras, small electronics (iPods, GPS, PDAs MP3s and […] Read more »
No one wants to come home to find their home broken in to and stripped of their possessions. But with more than 200,000 home burglaries reported in the US each year, the chances of this very thing happening is higher than you think. What’s also important to note is that there is a 300% greater chance of your home being burglarized if you haven’t installed […] Read more »