Theft
According to statistics eight out of ten burglaries or robberies are committed by Amateurs, people random, just in time for some reason recruited crime in their ranks. They are not sophisticated thieves technique and act ahead - just break the door down and take what you can carry. So the first thing you need to take care of strengthening of doors, Windows, install secure locks, to equip the apartment with the alarm system.
For the rest part of the underworld, which can suddenly be interested in a private property is taken such security measures: for example, when going on holiday, ask neighbours to remove mail from the box - this will create the illusion of the presence of someone at home; at the same time, leaving the city (even briefly), you should try to do so about the lack of know how less people.
Finally, the classic advice: don't carry keys in her purse, in which are documents that speak of the place of residence. Even missing handbag, thus, will not offer criminals the door of the apartment or car.