State Farm, an auto, home, and individual life insurance provider wants consumers to be aware of the top states with theft claims and a few prevention tips.
In 2017, a total of 74,676 of home theft claims were reported with an estimate of 6,223 monthly claims.
Top 10 States for State Farm Personal Property Theft Claims in 2017
- California 11,477 claims
- Texas 5,831 claims
- Illinois 5,023 claims
- Georgia 4,050 claims
- Ohio 3,013 claims
- North Carolina 2,372 claims
- Washington 2,269 claims
- Arizona 2,234 claims
- Michigan 2,148 claims
- Pennsylvania 2,084 claims
Theft is not always the first thing on your mind as you leave in the mornings or go away for a weekend trip, but here are some tips listed below that can help you get on a preventative mindset and even catch some evidence if anything happens.
- Posting photos on social media that you’re leaving for the weekend is an immediate call for attention to anyone looking to cause harm.
- Never leave unattended mail or packages on the porch or front door for a long time.
- Keep all windows and doors locked at all times.
- Always ensure valuable items are stored in a safe place.
- Keep track of your home inventory with a quick paper list or an online tool.
- Installing a home monitoring system, like a canary or remotely monitored service such as ADT, alerts you of any movement through sensors and changes in temperature that you can quickly track and be aware of.
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