Organized theft groups that target affluent residential areas commonly focus on portable high-value items such as jewelry, designer handbags, watches, and cash.
high
pattern
Describes typical item selection by professional burglary crews operating in affluent neighborhoods.
Professional burglary crews often use conspicuous disguises such as head-to-toe dark clothing, face coverings, and gloves to conceal identity during residential break-ins.
high
pattern
Describes common concealment methods used by coordinated intruders in residential burglaries.
Organized burglary groups frequently enter homes via wooded backyards, cul-de-sacs, or properties adjacent to golf courses and may use remote surveillance (for example, trail cameras) to monitor when residences are unoccupied.
high
pattern
Describes typical approaches to access and pre-incident surveillance used by coordinated residential burglars.
Audible alarm systems and video surveillance have a deterrent effect and can prevent or reduce successful residential burglary attempts.
high
general
Describes the general effectiveness of common residential security measures against burglaries.