One study in Houston conducted by Apartment WIZ found that 72% of burglaries during a one month period took place during daytime hours. Furthermore, the study found that most burglaries actually took place between the hours of 7 and 10 in the morning when the homeowner was away. Other reports reflect that of the residential burglaries reported in 2006, 63% occurred during the daytime.

These findings may be surprising to some who have the misconception that most burglaries happen at night because that’s when it’s dark. However, the proper lighting outside your house can help prevent that. Nevertheless, burglaries do happen more often that not when the sun is shining and it has nothing to do with the light! It has to do with the odds that you’re not home.

Houston criminal attorney Brian Laviage says, “Most burglars will sit outside of a residence and wait until the occupants leave for work or school. They wait until they are absolutely sure that no one is in the home.”

To avoid someone breaking in to your home during the day, be sure to continue to lock your doors and windows. Plus, keep your curtains and draperies closed. Remember, with no one at home to scare away a burglar, a home alarm system is more necessary than ever before.