On 8/9/2018 1:05 PM, Janet wrote:

>> You think it makes a difference?
>
> In urban areas, yes. Casual thieves/dossers favour unobstructed entry
> and exit and an excuse to be on the property.John's place adjoins what
> looks like a public park or playing field.
>
> You can jump a fence like that is
>> about 2 seconds. They keep small dogs out, not people that want to do
>> harm. No fence on my property either.
>
> Fences also keep dogs in. A fenced barrier signals "Noisy/vicious dog
> might live here". Removing a fence signals " No dog".
>
> Also, no barrier provides an excuse for intrusion if detected
>
> " I'm looking for my football/dog, I think it came in here".
> "I was just coming to your back door".
>
> Janet UK
>
>

Sorry you live that way. No fences here but next door is a large German
Shepherd and in the back a Pit Bull.

Watch a few episodes of Live PD and see how many fences the bad guys
jump over with ease.