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* Set up timed lights and have a trusted neighbor pick up mail and newspapers while you are away.
* Make sure your windows and house number are visible from the street. Illuminate doorways and walkways.
* Trim shrubs.
* Ask the police department to perform a security survey.
Violent Crimes
* Seniors experience the lowest number of victimizations and lowest rates of victimizations when compared with the general population.
* The violent victimization rate of seniors has declined by more than 22 percent since 2001.
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Criminal Victimization 2003
* Seniors are victimized at an annual rate of 2.8 per 1,000 persons.
* Robbery disproportionately affects seniors. It accounts for a quarter of the violent crimes against seniors, but only one-eighth of the violent crimes experienced by persons ages
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Preventing Violent Crimes
* Remember that most violent crimes (except robbery and purse snatching) take place between people known to each other.
* Walk assertively, but not aggressively, in public areas.
* When going outside, go with a friend if possible.
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