Halloween is about candy, costumes, and fun, but here are some Halloween statistics that are downright spooky:  Insurance claims for home theft are about 60% higher on Halloween Theft-related crimes jump by 21% on Halloween night Car theft increases by 5% on Halloween night Halloween usually has the highest average number of insurance claims filed […]

 If you’re heading off to college for your first roommate-less year, you might be a little worried about living alone for the first time. Not to worry! Living alone has tons of perks and benefits that you simply can’t get from sharing a space. After following these tips, you might even find you prefer living […]

As a landlord or a commercial real estate owner, it’s important that you protect the value of your property investment and the safety and security of everybody in it. Although it can be a challenge to protect a place you don’t live in, strategic use of security technology combined with basic safety tips will ultimately […]

If you’re heading to the beach, overseas, or somewhere else this summer, make sure that you’ve taken the necessary steps to protect your house while you’re gone. Below are a few ways to lock up and get peace of mind while you’re away, so you can fully relax and enjoy your trip!   Install a light […]

Let’s start off with the positives: according to the FBI, violent crime is on the decline. In 1997, the violent crime rate was around 611 per 100,000 people; today’s rate is about 300 per 100,000 inhabitants. That means that in most places, the crime rate has been halved in only a decade.  However, there are […]

If good luck favors hard work, then displaying lack of work ethic must be pretty unlucky. That certainly must have been the case for Joseph McInnis III, 21, and Tyree McCoy, 22, who attempted an armed robbery in Woodlawn, Maryland—only to stumble in on a retirement party for a local police officer. The two ill-fated […]

If you’re taking a trip to the beach, Europe, or some other exciting destination this summer, it can be hard to resist posting about your upcoming trip on social media. However, remember that it’s never a good idea to let the world know that your home will be empty and unprotected for an extended period […]

What are your chances of becoming a victim of property theft—or worse–in the U.S.A? For today’s blog, we’ve compiled some interesting crime statistics that caught our eye, which may surprise you. 1. Violent crime in the U.S. has fallen sharply over the past 25 years. It may feel that the crime rate is only going […]

In a perfect world, people would be able to plant some delicious fruits and veggies in a publicly-accessible place without worrying that someone else will nab the results. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. As strange as it may seem, people really do steal vegetables and plants from their neighbors and unprotected community […]

Everyone love dogs. (Okay, almost everyone. At least, we do). Their faithfulness, companionship, and boundless energy are among life’s greatest gifts. However, a guard dog is no replacement for a home security system. Unfortunately, at James Fence & Gate we often see instances where clients’ homes were vandalized despite the presence of a large dog. […]