10 Spots Burglars Look For Valuables In Colorado Homes

The Privin Consulting firm works with offices around the nation and here in Colorado to investigate a variety of crimes. Their 2024 report on crime trends in the Centennial State shows readers that property crime is still no laughing matter for residents.

According to Privin, Colorado had one of the highest property crime rates in the nation at the beginning of 2024, with about 31.4 property crimes per 1000 people. The average property crime rate of 19.3 for Colorado is one of the highest in the nation.

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Burglary and Property Crime in Colorado

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Property crime in Colorado is considered to be the theft or destruction of property. When a criminal gets into a public or private space, they have a handful of go-to places they like to check for valuables and other treasures that you might be hiding from them.

Keep reading to see ten places they are most likely to look. If you are using any of these places to hide valuables, you may want to reconsider.

10 ‘Secret Hiding Spots’ Burglars in Colorado Love To Check First

How many 'secret hiding places' do you have in your home? Did you know there are ten places a burglar will always check for valuables once they get inside your home? Keep reading to check out each hiding place in the gallery below, then move all your things to a new safe place.

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Diversions and Reinforcement Tips

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The International Association of Home Inspectors says investing in upgrades such as reinforced entry points with no-nonsense locks goes a long way to protect your valuables.

Colorado's Unconventional Hiding Places

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FamilyHandyman.com residents use a decoy safe to attract criminals while keeping their valuables inside empty canned-good containers, or cleaning supply containers. Crooks don't look there.

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