Crime Rate Rises in South Brunswick

The crime rate in South Brunswick increased by about 12 percent in 2010, according to the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data released this week by the FBI.

The report contains data from law enforcement agencies across the nation on violent and non-violent crime. In 2009, the overall crime rate in South Brunswick dropped from 22.3 per 1,000 residents in 2008 to 10.4 per 1,000 residents, before experiencing an increase in 2010.

1. Keep lights burning While you're away from home, keep several low-wattage lights burning, preferably in the bathroom, upstairs and in other locations where a burglar can't see if the room is empty.
2. Lock it up Make certain that all entrances to your house are locked securely. Further hinder a burglar by equipping your exterior doors with high-quality dead-bolt or other key-operated locks. However, be careful of locks that require a key to open from the inside, possibly preventing a quick escape during a fire.