07/23/2026
July is the worst month for home burglaries, and your windows are the weak link.
First floor windows account for 23% of forced entries, right behind front doors. Security film holds shattered glass in the frame, buying you 1 to 2 minutes of forced-entry delay.
That delay is often enough to trigger the alarm and send burglars running. A deadbolt means nothing if your glass gives way first.
https://www.elite-tint.com/2026/07/23/july-break-ins-window-security-film-ventura-ca/