Home security signs - do they deter theft?

morganjen · ‎03-13-2010

I see several houses along our street with home security signs next to their houses. I've often wondered if that makes a thief think there must be something valuable in that house and more likely to strike. Does it somehow make a house more of a target?

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missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

Many people buy those signs on-line, but have no security system, OR they take them from someone else's yard.

I would think no. It doesn't deter them.

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

Years ago I saw a TV show where professional thiefs were interviewed about security systems. The thief said that he was always glad to see a sign in front of the house showing what system they had. He claimed professional robbers are aware of how to disarm certain systems and if it is advertised on the lawn it helps them know which system they need to disarm. He said they were able to disalarm it quickly, complete the robbery and be out in less than a few minutes, long before police could arrive. This is at least how professionals work, not sure about petty thiefs.

qvcfreak · ‎03-10-2010

We've always had a house alarm and I don't put up the stickers or the yard sign. We had a couple attempted break ins in our previous home but the alarm sound chased them away.

QueenDanceALot · ‎04-18-2013

I would think that a thief, if given 2 houses to choose from, one with a security sign and one without, would go for the one without first.

But I'm not a thief, so..........

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

I think my german shepherd is the best home security system and she has her own call sign, her bark HAHA.

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CoffeeNut · ‎03-15-2010

I think they help as a deterrent. I bought a couple signs from ebay several years ago. Have them lit up with a spotlight after dark. Both houses across the street have been broken into but not mine. I believe my signs maked them think twice.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

It may "scare" some youthful vandals..........but nothing deters a professional burglar.

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silkyk · ‎03-03-2011

@jaxs mom wrote:
I think my german shepherd is the best home security system and she has her own call sign, her bark HAHA.

LOL! My tiny Silky Terriers issue a deadly warning to anyone foolish enough to mess with us. They bark their fool heads off if they think somethin' ain't right and I pay attention. I've heard crooks avoid homes with barky dogs....much easier to hit a home that's quiet.