Using outdoor lighting is one thing that homeowners do in order to discourage thieves from trying to break into their homes. And to keep our homes safe from burglars, an understanding of the factors that prevents our homes from getting broken into is needed. A survey done in 2008 shows that 65% of the one million and a half burglary cases recorded in the same year happened during the day. This is because most houses are empty during daytime. So, if 65% of all reported burglaries happened during the time of the day when there is sunlight, is there really a relationship between the absence or presence of outdoor lighting and the possibility of a burglary being committed? This brings us to conclude then that darkness is not really a major factor for burglaries.

If so then why should we not just put up a lot of outdoor lights and keep them running all night, anyway? There are actually a number of reasons why using outdoor lighting indiscriminately; flooding your property in artificial light during the nighttime is not a very good idea. You can take your pick of them: waste of energy; health issues that come with using too much artificial light around your home; the fact that you would be keeping your next door neighbor awake most nights, etc. There are in fact cases when the use of too much artificial light has even encouraged burglars from stealing rather than deter them.

In any situation, artificial lights installed and used incorrectly reduces the safety and security in any property. This is because the glare that is coming from these lights you are using around your home would prevent your neighbors and even police officers from clearly seeing trespassers on your property. In addition, artificial lights cast a lot of shadows and burglars can use this to their advantage. In order for outdoor lighting to successfully deter burglary, you have to be sure that you are going to use and install outdoor lights correctly. This is why you need to be certain that you would try learning as much as you can about outdoor lighting fixtures as well as how and where you are going to install them around your home. You can also discuss this with the company you plan buying lights from so they can give professional advice regarding installation prior to spending your money on these outdoor lights.