These are things I've been considering lately regarding my own home near Tyler, Texas. Although I do have a quite robust security system, it is still good to be aware of things that may make your home a target for burglars.
If you go searching for a snack you brought to work and discover that a food thief got to it first, it's probably something crunchy and salty. One particular food is stolen more often than all the others.
Some thieves who swiped a package off someone's doorstep got a rude awakening when they opened it up to find dog poo inside. That actually helped police track the thieves. Ick, and nice work!
The packages you ordered online are on their way to you, and the thieves know that. "Porch pirates" are those unsavory types who follow delivery trucks through neighborhoods and swipe the packages they leave on your porch.
Here's what you can do to protect yourself.