Why Criminals Target the Same Businesses Over and Over Again

Most people think a break-in is a one-time event—but for many businesses, it’s just the beginning. Repeat burglaries are common, and once a business is hit, the chances of it happening again skyrocket.

📊 The Shocking Statistics on Repeat Break-Ins

• Businesses that experience one burglary are up to 4 times more likely to be targeted again within the next six months (U.S. Department of Justice).

• In high-crime areas, some businesses have been hit multiple times in the same month, with thieves returning for what they couldn’t take the first time.

• Nearly 60% of commercial burglaries are committed by repeat offenders (National Crime Prevention Council).

Criminals don’t just randomly pick businesses to target—they study patterns, look for weaknesses, and come back when they know they won’t get caught.

🚨 Why Businesses Keep Getting Hit

1. They Know the Security is Weak

Many businesses rely on passive security—cameras that only record after the fact or alarm systems that trigger without immediate verification. Criminals exploit this.

If no one was watching the cameras or responding fast enough the first time, they assume it will be the same next time.

2. Police Response Times Are Too Slow

• The average police response time for a burglary in progress is 11 minutes—and in some cases, much longer.

• Criminals know they have a window of time before police arrive, allowing them to get in and out fast.

• If they see no immediate response after breaking in once, they feel safe coming back.

3. The Business Has High-Value, Easy-to-Move Products

• Cash-based businesses, cannabis dispensaries, electronics stores, and liquor retailers are prime targets.

• Organized crime groups often steal items that are easy to resell quickly with no trace.

• If thieves were successful once, they assume they can get more next time.

4. No Immediate Consequences

• If a business doesn’t have live security monitoring, criminals feel safe returning.

• If they weren’t caught the first time, they assume they won’t be caught the next time either.

• Word spreads fast—once one group of criminals gets away with a job, others may target the same spot.

🔒 How to Stop Repeat Burglaries Before They Happen

Traditional security isn’t enough. If your system didn’t stop the first break-in, it won’t stop the second. That’s why real-time monitoring and GPS tracking are the best tools for preventing repeat crime.

🛑 Live Video Monitoring: See and Stop the Threat in Real Time

✅ GreenShield security specialists actively watch your cameras 24/7.

✅ The moment suspicious activity is detected, we respond immediately.

✅ Police respond faster when there’s live verification of a crime in progress.

📡 Instant Threat Response: Don’t Give Criminals Time to Escape

✅ We call law enforcement instantly, increasing the chances of on-site arrests.

✅ We provide real-time updates to help officers respond faster and smarter.

✅ Repeat offenders won’t come back when they know the property is actively protected.

📍 GPS Tracking: Catch Criminals Even After They Leave

✅ Our GPS bait devices track stolen goods in real time.

✅ We have already helped law enforcement catch multiple thieves using this system.

✅ Criminals who think they got away don’t realize they’re being tracked—until it’s too late.

💡 The Bottom Line

If your business has been hit once, you are already a target. Criminals return because they believe they can get away with it again and again.

Break the cycle. Upgrade your security before they come back.