We lock our doors and shut all our windows. We were only burgled once, about 30 years ago when we didn’t shut the master bedroom windows, which was the point of entry.
We feel many crimes in our area are crimes of opportunity. We just prefer making it a bit less inviting to break in. We have great neighbors and all look out for one another.
The idea of having a stranger in our home is very upsetting to me. I especially don’t want them present while we are there nor there when I arrive home. People can be violent when surprised or cornered and if armed especially dangerous.