In France, burglaries’ figures remain worrying with an intrusion every 90 seconds. Faced with this permanent threat, many owners are looking for solutions to secure their home. Among the habits that are debated, that of Leave your keys to the lock divides experts. This practice deserves an in -depth analysis to understand if it really represents effective protection.
A rampart against certain burglary techniques
Supporters of this method are based on solid technical arguments. An interior inserted key effectively prevents certain hook techniques from the outside. The mechanism is then blocked, making it impossible to use tools such as picks or locksmith hooks. This protection is particularly effective against burglars who favor non -destructive techniques.
Modern high security locks even amplify this protective effect. Some models have specific mechanisms which, combined with a key left inside and slightly turned, create an almost impossible locking to force without visible damage. Burglars, who generally seek discretion, often avoid these technical obstacles which extend their intervention time.
Real risks that cannot be ignored
However, this practice also has significant dangers. Experienced burglars are experiencing techniques to exploit the presence of a key in the lock. Some manage to manipulate the mechanism from the outside, transforming what was to be a protection into a vulnerability.
Even more worrying, techniques make it possible to drop the key and to recover it under the door, particularly in the dwellings where the space between the ground and the door is sufficient. The burglar then has direct access to your home without leaving the slightest trace of break -in.
Limited protection in the face of new burglars techniques
The reality of current burglaries seriously calls into question the effectiveness of this practice. Statistics show that The majority of intrusions are carried out by brute force. The burglars favor rapid and effective methods: uprooting cylinder, violent percussion and use of a doe foot. Faced with these destructive techniques, a key in the lock clearly offers no protection.
Crime also evolves towards more sophisticated methods. Professional break -ins, formerly reserved for locksmiths, are now accessible on the internet. Burglars adapt and professionalize, making old protection methods obsolete.
Modern solutions that really make the difference
Faced with this evolution of burglary techniques, experts recommend more suitable solutions. The installation of a Multipoint A2P multi -point lock is an effective first line of defense. The anti-pinched angles and the gall protectors considerably strengthen the resistance of the door to the attempts of violent break-in.
Technology also provides innovative answers. New generation connected locks offer reinforced security, with Instant alert systems in the event of an attempted break -in. Coupled with a video surveillance system, they provide active protection from your home.
- Leaving your key in the lock provides protection only against certain basic crocheting techniques
- This practice can in certain situations facilitate the work of experienced burglars
- Modern solutions (A2P locks, connected systems) offer much more efficient protection
