Question

Data shows that homes that are well kept and attractive are less likely to be burglarized than homes that need paint and better lawn care. While it is likely that far more valuable items exist in the attractive home, burglars seem to prefer the other homes instead. Why might this be true? ​

Answer 1

This is true because the probability of getting caught in well kept and attractive homes is higher than probability of getting caught in less attractive homes.

Attractive homes are owned by people with higher income and they are more likely to install security equipments and often have guards on the gate. They also can sometimes have cameras at the front door. This increases the probability of getting caught.

On the other hand less attractive homes are less likely to have higher security equipments. This reduces the probability of getting caught.

Thus makes less attractive homes attractive to burglars.