In 2007 more than 20 percent of burglaries in the United States were residential home burglaries of personal property. Of those 61.1 percent were forcible entry more than 32 percent were unlawful non-forcible entries and possibly committed by a known perpetrator like a family member or home employee. The average amount of money and goods lost in burglaries during this year per victim was $1991. Most residential home invasions take place during the day and just over 40 percent take place in the evening. One of the best ways to protect your valuables is by installing a hidden wall safe.
