Apr 30, 2026
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Read Clear Guard analysis →Recent break-in patterns in Aurora
5 incidents
Break-in incidents tracked
Front door sidelight panels
Most common entry point
12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Peak hours
Latest data · June 2026 · Police records
5
Reported in June 2026
1
Residential break-ins
12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Peak window
Top reporting neighbourhoods
- District 15
Source: York Regional Police open data · Last updated: Jun 23, 2026
Service area · Aurora · Ontario
Local context
Aurora at a glance
Neighbourhoods served: Aurora Highlands, Aurora Grove, Hills of St Andrew, Bayview Wellington, Aurora Village.
Aurora's housing stock spans two distinct eras with different vulnerability profiles. The older village core along Wellington Street, Yonge Street, and Kennedy Street is made up of 1960s and 1970s detached homes — solid builds, but many retain their original door frames, lighter door hardware, and single-pane sidelights flanking the front entry that were never designed to resist forced entry. The surrounding subdivisions — Aurora Highlands, Aurora Grove, Hills of St Andrew, and Bayview Wellington — were built through the 1990s and 2000s and follow a newer Ontario pattern: attached double garages, interior man-doors from garage to home, and narrow sidelight panels beside the front door that sit within arm's reach of the interior deadbolt. For both eras, the front-door sidelight is the most common entry vector. On village-core homes, older single-pane sash glass offers little resistance to a quick strike; on subdivision homes, the sidelight is the shortcut — break the narrow panel, reach through, turn the thumb-turn, and the deadbolt opens without touching the door itself. Rear patio sliders on newer builds and accessible basement windows are common secondary vectors, particularly on lots that back onto Aurora's trail corridors or ravine sections where rear-of-home approaches are shielded from street view. Aurora is policed by York Regional Police. Our York Region crew covers all of Aurora, including the village core and the newer subdivisions to the north and east, with same-week assessment availability. Most assessments are scheduled within 48 to 72 hours of your call. A typical Aurora project covers the front door sidelight panels and adjacent transom with our security film, door frame reinforcement on the primary entry, and rear patio door film on homes where the back of the property is not visible from the street. Village-core homes with original single-pane sash glass are often good candidates for single-pane sash reinforcement — a clear film application that holds older glass in place without requiring a full window replacement.
How it has changed
Historical pattern in Aurora
Crime patterns are not static. Tracking how forced-entry vectors shift across years lets us scope the right product mix per home — not last decade's threat model.
Aurora's older residential construction — the 1960s bungalows and two-storeys along Kennedy Street and Wellington Street West — reflects the Ontario subdivision pattern of that era: narrow lots, attached or detached single garages, and front-door assemblies with shallow door hardware and original wooden frames. Many of these homes have not had their entry hardware updated. The sidelights flanking the front door on these builds are often single-pane, unlaminated glass; they were standard construction at the time and represent a straightforward forced-entry risk without film or frame reinforcement. Aurora's newer subdivisions, built across the 1990s and 2000s, follow a different but equally well-documented pattern: double-attached garages, sidelight panels within arm's reach of the front deadbolt, and larger rear glass walls facing the back yard. York Regional Police publishes break-and-enter data through their open-data portal. Specific incident counts or period-over-period figures should be cited directly from that source.
What reduces this in Aurora
Aurora's primary entry vector — front door sidelight panels on both older village-core builds and newer subdivision homes — is exactly the application our security film was designed for: the panel bonds under impact, preventing the smash-and-reach approach that bypasses the deadbolt entirely. For homes where the rear patio door is a secondary concern, the same film on the slider glass is the next logical step. ARX Guard door fortification on the front frame adds a third layer, reinforcing the frame against kick-in attempts that bypass the sidelight.
See Our Solutions In Action
Our product demonstrations show how reinforced glass and fortified entry points respond compared to untreated glass and standard door frames.
Neighbourhoods we serve
Aurora — 5 areas
Linked areas have a dedicated security overview with neighbourhood-specific entry-vector profile, housing context, and recent local incidents.
Also servingBook an assessment — we’ll cover the local entry-vector profile in person.
- Aurora Grove
- Aurora Highlands
- Aurora Village
- Bayview Wellington
- Hills of St Andrew
Local Watch · Aurora
What's been reported recently.
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Frequently asked
Answers, without the sales pitch.
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Q.01Is security window film worth it in Aurora?
For most Aurora homes, yes. The most common forced-entry approach on Aurora's subdivision homes — smashing the narrow sidelight panel beside the front door and reaching through to the thumb-turn — is exactly what our security film is designed to defeat. The film bonds the glass under impact so the breach that allows a hand through simply doesn't give way. On village-core homes with original single-pane sash glass, the same film adds meaningful resistance against quick strikes without any visible change to the window.
Q.02How much does security window film cost in Aurora?
Book a free on-site assessment — we provide a written quote within 48 hours. No obligation.
Q.03What neighbourhoods in Aurora do you serve?
All of Aurora — Aurora Highlands, Aurora Grove, Hills of St Andrew, Bayview Wellington, Aurora Village, Aurora Estates, Aurora Glen, Temperance Street, Regency Acres, and the older village core along Yonge and Wellington. We serve all of York Region including Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan.
Q.04What is the most common break-in entry point on Aurora homes?
On Aurora's subdivision-era homes, the front door sidelight panel is the most common entry point — the glass sits within arm's reach of the interior deadbolt thumb-turn, making it the faster path than kicking the door. On older village-core homes, original single-pane sash glass beside or above the entry door is the equivalent risk. Rear patio sliders are the second most common vector on homes that back onto Aurora's trail network or ravine edges.
Q.05How long does a security film install take in Aurora?
Most Aurora homes are completed in a single day. A typical scope covering sidelight panels, front transom, and rear patio door runs four to six hours with a two-technician crew. Adding door fortification on the front and rear entries adds 60 to 90 minutes per door. You don't need to leave the home.
Q.06Will security film change how my Aurora home looks?
No. our security film is optically clear with visible light transmission above 90 percent. The filmed sidelight and the unfilmed pane beside it are indistinguishable from the street. We can layer a lightly tinted solar film over the security film on rear-facing glass if heat rejection is a priority — that's a separate conversation during the assessment.
Q.07Who does the installation — is the person who assesses the same one who installs?
Clear Guard is a Canadian-owned company. The technician at your assessment is the person installing in your home.
Q.08Do you do commercial security film in Aurora?
Yes. Storefronts, retail corridors, and office properties are regular Clear Guard projects. We assess the full perimeter and specify the right film for each application.
Q.09How quickly can you come to Aurora for an assessment?
Most assessments are booked within 48 to 72 hours. For urgent situations — a recent incident on your street or post-attempt reinforcement — call (416) 907-6900 directly and we'll prioritize same-day dispatch where possible.
Q.10My Aurora home has original 1960s or 1970s sash windows — can you film those?
Yes. Single-pane sash windows are one of the most common film applications we do in Aurora's village core. The clear security film bonds the glass in place on impact without requiring a full window replacement. It's a practical upgrade for older homes where window replacement isn't in the budget but the security risk is real.
Q.11My Aurora lot backs onto a trail or ravine — should I be more concerned?
Trail-backing and ravine-backing lots reduce the sightlines that deter opportunistic forced entry — there are fewer neighbours with a direct view of the rear of your property. On those lots we prioritize the rear patio door and any ground-floor rear windows before the front entry. The assessment includes a full rear-of-home walk before any quote is given.
Q.12What does security window film actually do?
It is a high-strength laminate bonded to the interior face of your existing glass. When the glass is struck — by a hammer, brick, crowbar, or boot — the film keeps the shattered shards bonded together. The pane no longer separates, so the hand-through reach an intruder needs simply isn't there. Optically clear, blocks more than 99% UV, compatible with tempered, laminated, single-pane and double-pane residential glass.
Q.13What does the ARX Guard door fortification system do?
ARX Guard reinforces the door assembly to make forced entry significantly harder. The specific components are assessed and selected based on your door type and what the situation calls for. We scope it during the assessment.
Q.14Do I need both products or can I pick one?
Most homes benefit from both. Forced-entry attempts almost always exploit either glass or doors — and often both in sequence. Door fortification stops the kick-in path; window film stops the smash-and-reach path. Doing both gives you layered defence. We scope both during the assessment and give you a written quote with each line itemised.
Q.15Will the film be visible from outside?
No. Most homeowners forget the film is there within a week of install. It is bonded to the inside surface of your existing glass and trimmed close to the frame. Your windows look exactly the same from the street.
Q.16Does ARX Guard work with my smart lock or keypad?
Yes. The ARX Guard system reinforces the framing and strike zone around your existing hardware. Smart locks, keypad locks, and traditional deadbolts all stay in place and continue to work. We are not replacing the lock; we are reinforcing where the door frame fails first under kick force.
Q.17How long does a typical install take?
Most homes are completed in a single day. A typical 10-15 window film install runs 6-8 hours with a two-technician crew. Door fortification adds 60-90 minutes per door. No drywall work, no painting, no door replacement — most customers are back in the house by dinner.
Q.18Can it be installed on tempered or laminated glass?
Both are compatible. We assess each window and door on site and specify the right film grade per pane. Some applications call for 14 mil interior security film; others for 8 mil interior or exterior security film. The right answer depends on the glass type, size, and vulnerability profile.