Yes Lettie it is very true that many crimes are commited by local SCUM that see you and your habits on a regular basis
The Unfortunate truth is that you need to be a little selfish in your approach to security, by that I mean that you have to try and make your house a little more time consuming to break-in to than next door. Hence forcing the SCUM to your neighbours who are an easier target
Never leave keys in any door.... ANY EVER... yes that means your back door too...
Do not leave your keys within reach of a telescopic fishing rod through your letterbox/window. You can get some huge roach poles
. So go and take your keys out of the hallway
On the third tread of the stairs I bet
Keep your doors locked all the time... Due to increased security in homes and cars.. SCUM need to get cheeky and getting your keys is the easy option... If that means walking into your house at dinnertime on a weekday that is no problem for SCUM if your door is unlocked.....