Personal Safety · Guide

Burglary Is the Most Common Crime in Kenya: 10 Ways to Protect Your Home

A national TIFA survey found residential break-ins made up a quarter of the crimes people reported: ten layered steps that make a home harder to enter.

Silence is exactly what a burglar is counting on.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Burglary is among the most common crimes reported.
  • Fix fence holes and weak gates first.
  • Lights, locks, cameras and alarms work as layers.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Burglary Is the Most Common Crime in Kenya: 10 Ways to Protect Your Home
Quick answer

A TIFA national survey released in September 2026 found that residential break-ins and burglaries made up about 25 per cent of the crimes respondents experienced, and an earlier NCRC study ranked burglary first. Protection works in layers: fix the fence and gate, light the entrances, use strong locks, add cameras and an alarm, and keep valuables out of sight.

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Key takeaways

  • Burglary is among the most common crimes reported.
  • Fix fence holes and weak gates first.
  • Lights, locks, cameras and alarms work as layers.
  • Keep valuables out of view.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Fence and gateRepair holes and weak hinges.
  2. 02
    LightingEntrances, sides and the back.
  3. 03
    LocksQuality locks on doors and grille gates.
  4. 04
    Cameras and alarmWatch entrances and get alerts.
  5. 05
    HabitsDo not display valuables; vet visitors.

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: K24: TIFA reveals burglary is the most common crime; Kenyans.co.ke: avoiding burglary in a new estate.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

What stops burglars the most?

Visible deterrents and delays: lights, locks, cameras and a loud alarm.

Do I need CCTV and an alarm?

They do different jobs; many homes use both.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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