While most of us relish the summer months because it's time spent on vacation and camping trips with family and friends, burglars also delight in June, July, and August—homeowners are away, some leaving their homes as easy targets.

Most communities across the United States will experience a 10 to 18 percent in home burglaries during the months of June, July, and August, with most tending to occur in August, according to FBI statistics...