ᐅ Bullet-resistant glass?

Either way, no one is going to break into a new build. There’s nothing worth taking there for the next 10-20 years anyway. Older buildings with elderly residents are more attractive targets – or do you keep cash at home? The most valuable portable item in our house is the oven...

It’s quite strange:
Although people have rarely lived as safely and securely as we do today in Central Europe, the fear of burglary and violence is increasing.
We become more aware of what is happening and these issues are amplified by the media and digital networks.
We implement measures to improve our security.
None of this helps if we do not feel safe, as @rick2018 already pointed out.

We play with our imagination. It’s like walking in the woods at night. We find it scary, even though objectively we are hardly at greater risk there than during the day. OK, you might be more likely to trip.

Burglary rates are declining.
Statistically, it is extremely unlikely to become a victim of a break-in. Material damages are covered by the home contents insurance. What remains is the mental aspect.

What really works is a topic that invites a wide range of opinions, including from official sources.
There are cheaper and more expensive measures. For example, installing additional mushroom-shaped locking bolts against forced entry is relatively inexpensive. Laminated glass is more costly. Certified solutions are generally even more expensive.

Triple glazing is already difficult to break through. It is unlikely that a single thrown stone would be enough.

Last night, some statistics were mentioned on TV. Crime rates, including break-ins and all offenses in general, are decreasing and at their lowest levels in decades. Yet, at the same time, people feel increasingly insecure. This was also confirmed by statistical surveys. Why is that? My ‘thanks’ go to the tabloid press, which focuses solely on murders and violent incidents, with one exaggerated disaster chasing the next. I just find this really disturbing. Then there are all those people living in their bubble who absorb this kind of news uncritically.

We live in one of the safest and freest countries in the world! Yes, I also find what happened in Frankfurt very tragic. If I had been affected, my world would have completely fallen apart.

On the other hand, over 2 billion people have no access to clean water. They fight for survival every single day. Over 2 billion! I totally lack any sense of proportion here.

Okay, I got a bit off track... and please forgive that, but I just felt this needed to be said.

For us, security is very important, and it is essential that in an emergency, you can still enter the house without a key. Recently, the front door accidentally closed while the baby was inside. Two tilt windows right next to each other were open, so I didn’t have to break anything to get in.

I would prefer a keyless solution that does not compromise security.

For me, doors and windows are meant to be opened, and when closed, they should provide security. I would never consider building my house in a way that makes it deliberately easy to break into or with intentional weaknesses. But everyone is different.

I must admit that I have never locked myself out anywhere. I am very careful to check that I have everything with me before I go out through the front door. That will probably change as I get older.