Guide to Secure your Outbuildings, Tiny Homes, and ADUs

Unsecured outbuildings and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) around your residence can pose unique security risks.

Criminals may exploit these structures for various malicious activities, including theft of contents, squatting, or extended undetected observation of your daily routines, occupancy, and activities.

By taking some specific steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of malicious use of the outbuildings and ADUs on your property.

Implementing a comprehensive security strategy will enhance the overall safety of your property and help prevent criminal activities.

Sheds, basements, and garages pose home invasion risks, with 6% of burglars entering through these vulnerable points.

Burglary victims know the burglar 30% of the time. Burglars are strangers to victims in 24% of their crimes. 46% of the time the burglar’s identity is never established.

65% of home burglaries happen between 6 am and 6 pm on a weekday.

Only 13.6% of reported burglaries result in an arrest.

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