It's a calculated risk based on living situation, neighborhood, understanding human psychology, and how materialistic you are. The last thing probably weighing heavier than the other. I live very frugally, so 99% of my possessions are bare necessities. I have no "luxury items" so to speak. From the perspective of the burglar, I would say the risk greatly outweighs the benefit.
You just articulated the risk part, but I asked about the benefit? Is there a benefit aside from saving the 2 seconds it takes to operate the lock? That just seems like a very small benefit to weigh against anything.
I’m talking about the benefit to yourself, btw. Not the benefit to the burglars.
Every second saved is a benefit to me. It also takes mental energy to look for the keys when going out or coming in. And sometimes you forget something so you have to go back home. It’s a benefit nonetheless and I know the risk of getting burglarized is so minuscule that it’s worth not locking at all. I could be wrong, but the last 7 years have proven me right so far. It may be hard for you to understand, but it works for me perfectly.
No, not that hard to understand now that you answered the question.
One last question, what is your address?
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