Crime statistics in the local paper has evolved as much as classifieds or any other reference information. It is now easily available online. Online Websites take it one step further by creating "mashups" with Google Maps overlaying crime information right on the map.

Crime report mashup websites can be an excellent resource for researching crime events. Information can be easily broken down by crime type, timeframe, and location. A summary of the crime information from police reports is available to clicking on event icons. This can be particularly valuable.

We regularly review the information to see how criminals entered the homes and businesses. With that information we can provide better guidance on how to secure properties with an alarm, video, and access system. For example, a recent month showed that in almost half of the residential burglaries in NW DC the burglar gained entry to the home through a basement window. This is a natural point of entry because it is generally out of site of passers by and gives the burglar the sense they are less likely to be detected.

Since basement access is usually a visible space it is an important part of securing a home. We often advise that all basement windows are secured and that, if feasible, a secondary motion sensor is located in a basement that is armed even when residents are at home.

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