The Cash We Keep (And Other Items You’re Not Likely to Get Back After a Robbery)

Many people put off buying a home security system until they’ve experienced a threat of some sort, but prevention is key to keeping your assets safe. The jarring truth is that most items stolen in robberies are not very likely to ever be recovered.

Below are some examples of commonly stolen items and the likelihood of ever seeing them again.

Vehicles

On a positive note, vehicles are actually the most likely to be recovered out of all items. But even with a 59% recovery rate, you may be one of the unlucky homeowners who never sees his car again.

Using a camera such as the Ring Spotlight Cam in your driveway increases the chance of getting your car back.

Firearms

One of the biggest concerns as a gun owner is having someone steal your firearm and, worse, using it to hurt someone. If your firearm does happen to get stolen during a robbery, the chance of recovering it is 14.6%. Criminals may have the ability to break into a safe, despite any efforts to keep your firearms locked away safely.

Placing a Door Sensor on your safe is a good way to know right away if it has been accessed.

Jewelry

Unfortunately, jewelry has one of the lowest recovery rates, at 3.6%. And no amount of money can replace sentimental pieces, even if you are insured.

Keeping jewelry in a safe or drawer doesn’t fully protect them during a robbery. But setting up an indoor camera near the place you keep your valuables is a good way to increase the chance of recovering your items.

Currency: the most unlikely returned item after a robbery

Whether you’re the type to keep your cash under your mattress or in a safe, it’s suggested you do everything possible to keep it secure. The recovery rate for currency is the lowest of all items, coming in at a low 2%.

Just like you would protect fine jewelry, you’ll want to set up extra security around large sums of currency.

Don’t let these rates get you down. Luckily for you, a home security system is a great prevention tool and a proven deterrent for most criminals. In addition to taking mindful steps to secure your valuables, invest in comprehensive home security to help keep your items safe and off the streets.