Break-ins, burglaries, robberies—however the law eventually classifies them, home invasions are unsettling at best. At worst, they can be some of the most fundamentally disruptive acts of our lives. A look through the latest crime statistics sheds light on what discouraged break-ins, and what just looks like an invitation for crooks. Learn how to protect your house, your valuables and, most importantly, your loved ones from home invasion.

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Victimization During Household Burglary, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2010
Does social media compromise the security of your home?, Credit Sesame, 2011
Burglary, FBI, 2010