The unemployment rate is rising and trends show that as unemployment goes up
, so does the crime rate. For the residents in Los Angeles locksmiths suggest that making your home and your work security one of your top priorities. One of the best defenses against burglars is time and attention focused on safety. Regardless if youre securing your home or your work Encino locksmiths recommend that you walk around your property and inspect where a potential break in could occur. Consider standing outside your windows and looking in, make sure no valuables or expensive electronics can be easily seen. Talk with your local Van Nuys locksmith about alternatives to standard deadbolts in doors or windows that are set in frames. Most burglaries occur during the day when you are at work, and through decorative back doors and windows. A burglar might pop out a framed window, reach in and unlock a door. If you think your windows might be set in frames contact a local locksmith for an assessment. A staple for most business security is a safe. Not just for locking important content but for added protection incase of a fire. Or you may need a safe repair Los Angeles business and residents should consider a locksmith that is bonded and licensed. Another reason to consider purchasing a safe is identity theft, the fastest growing crime in the US. A criminal can steal your identity and sell it for much more that a TV would cost, including but not limited to passports and checkbooks. When securing your home and business, also consider your car and yourself. Always lock your car and set your alarm regardless if youre home or in a public place and when walking to and from your car, walk fast and lock your doors once inside.