A Diversion Safe Can Protect Your Belongings from Theft

A diversion safe is an underestimated tool when it comes to protecting your belongings. We've got the info you need to protect your valuables from theft.

Imagine securing your most valuable possessions in a safe covered by a family portrait, or even an electrical outlet. This might sound like the plot of a spy movie, but it's not. It's called a diversion safe. 

A diversion safe is a great solution for any homeowners looking to protect their valuables. While your home may be a safe place, it's a good idea to take extra precautions. For instance, a recent statistical report from the FBI showed that home burglaries accounted for almost 75% of all property-related thefts.  

If you are looking for an effective way to protect your belongings from theft, a diversion safe might be the right choice for you. 

Why choose a diversion safe?

The average burglar only spends 8-12 minutes in your home. Since they don't have much time, they are focused on looking for certain valuable items: electronics and jewelry, for example. 

A diversion safe can be a great choice for securing your possessions, because it hides items in a place that burglars don't often think to look. A burglar will typically look for your engagement ring and wedding bands in the master bedroom, not in a can of 7Up.

Thieves are familiar with the typical hiding places that homeowners use. A sock drawer or medicine cabinet may seem secure, but, in reality, it's often one of the first places a thief will look. By securing your valuables in items that look like regular household objects, you can trick burglars into thinking that they've already checked any places where coveted items might be hiding. 

What kinds of diversion safes are there?

Diversion safes come disguised as a variety of household objects. This makes it easy for you to find a diversion safe that's the right size for your valuables, and that blends in with your home decor. 

Some diversion safes simply masquerade as other objects. For example, you can install a small safe disguised as an electrical outlet in your wall. You can even purchase a locking safe that looks just like a can of peanuts.

If you choose one of these items, it's a good idea to use some kind of cloth or cotton to pad your valuables, especially if you choose to hide jewelry or coins. It would be suspicious if someone picked up a can of peanuts and heard metal jangling in it!

A particularly clever kind of diversion safe, however, is one that also doubles as a functioning household object. Few people would think to look inside of a working wall clock for valuables. 

Where can you get a diversion safe?

While some people prefer to make their own diversion safes, not everyone is that crafty. No need to fear. You can purchase a diversion safe that looks like just about anything.

Better yet, many of these safes require no installation. All you need to do is lock your valuables inside, and place the object somewhere in your home where it blends in with your other items. 

How about you? Have you successfully used diversion safes? Let us know in the comments!