Do you lock your doors at night? during the day too? Why or why not?

Question

Please include the country you live in, Thanks!

I rarely lock my doors, only when I leave and it is only to protect my dogs...there hasnt been a real break and enter in my town in years and never a home invasion and never a murder..... the worst break in is kids that steal your booze and cigarettes or penny jar and that is mostly in the bush at camps.... I live in Canada

Besides I have two big dogs...the only thing I worry about is bears getting in my garbage or ripping the siding off my house...lol

Answer 1

Nope, not at night, not during the day. What for? I live in the middle of nowhere and since my husband and I are disabled, we're home practically 24/7. Before I was married and lived with my parents, who religiously locked doors and windows at all times, we ended up getting burglarized 3 times. I don't own anything that's worth more than my life and I do have ways of protecting my life besides a locked door or window. I also leave the keys in the vehicle ignition, write my PIN number on the card, never shred important documents with personal information on them, pickup hitchhikers....c'mon, let's not be so paranoid. All I know from experience is that if someone is serious about breaking in and thieving your posessions or inflicting personal bodily harm, nothing's going to really stop a sicko like that from doing it--least of all a locked door or window. It's one thing to be sensible and take precautions, but you can't depend on it. Oh yes, I live in The USA.

Answer 2

I live in the US, in a western state, and I miss the good old days when you could leave everything unlocked!

Yes, all our doors, both on our houses and cars, are locked at all times, day and night. The only exception is a sliding glass door that looks out over our back yard. Sometimes in the evenings, when there is a nice breeze, we open that, but only if someone is up and about.

We live in a very nice area (in fact, it is the highest income area in our entire state), and breakins are very common, during both the day and night. Nine times out of ten, the thieves don't even have to technically break in; someone has left their door unlocked. Their method is usually to knock and ring the bell several times. If no one answers, they try the door. If the door is unlocked, they just walk in and take whatever they like.

Answer 3

I live in the USA and yes, I do keep my doors locked...always! Someone came by one day,[a friend,but not my best friend]. I did not feel like seeing them at that time so I didn't answer the door. I happened to have my door locked at the time. When I didn't answer the door, this person TURNED the doorknob to get in!!! I was so ticked off! What were they gonna do? For all they knew, I wasn't home! That taught me a lesson. Some people will walk right in..not invited. Never again!!

Answer 4

No, I rarely lock my doors. As a matter of fact, I couldn't find a house key if you offered me a $1000 (seriously, haven't seen one since I moved in 5 yrs ago).

I have a dog outside that lets me know if anyone or anything is outside and 2 dogs inside.

I live in N E PA.

Answer 5

We lock all our doors at night because we had a guy who was running from the cops hide in our yard (in our tent trailer to be exact) and we came home while he was there.
Luckily one of our dogs lunged at him and scared him off.
But not for long. He came back about a week later (when we weren't home, thank God) and stole one of my dad's dirt bikes.
They found one of his accomplices but they never caught him.
So that's why we lock our doors at night (and whenever we leave the house).

P.S. I live in America.

Answer 6

always lock the doors at night, and if we go out during the day...if we are around the house however during the day the doors are open. we just do it to be on the safe side, also i live in north eastern PA

Answer 7

i live in the u.s. in a small town and no i do not lock my doors. I live in the country and just do not feel that it is necessary. If for some reason i get spooked or have been threatened i would but other wise no.

Answer 8

I honestly have had subject matters with human beings attempting to easily walk into my homestead. it truly is weird and wonderful to me too because, i stay on the 0.33 floor, and that i make it a element no longer to understand my acquaintances. so why all and sundry might want to easily walk in is options blowing. however it has occurred some cases to me. 3 cases to be right. I keep my doors locked in any respect cases. because you under no circumstances comprehend who will only attempt to stroll in.

Answer 9

United States-North Carolina

They stay locked at night and when I leave. I even lock my bedroom door. Haven't you ever seen Cold Case Files? lol

Answer 10

Yes i locked the doors at night but not in the day. Not that its a safe neighbourhood but im always home.
I live in Queensland, Australia.