Break-ins in Texas are rising, especially around the holidays, due to risky habits like visible valuables and predictable routines.

Break-ins in Texas are rising, especially during the holiday season, with experts warning that common habits like leaving valuables visible, not securing entry points, using predictable routines, and displaying decorations that suggest an empty home can increase burglary risk. Though exact 2025 data is limited, past trends show break-ins peak around December 1, with daytime incidents slightly more common. Security experts urge homeowners to use timers for lights, maintain a consistent home appearance, and avoid predictable behaviors to deter intruders, even when security systems are in place.