Do safes prevent theft?

The question remains, does the utilization of safes truly mitigate the risk of theft? While it seems intuitive that a lockable container designed to protect valuables would deter criminals, is this always the case? Are safes, regardless of their sophistication and durability, always a failsafe solution? Or are there scenarios where safes, despite their best intentions, simply cannot prevent theft? Are there gaps in their design or implementation that leave them vulnerable? Is it possible that in certain circumstances, a safe may even provide a false sense of security, lulling its owner into a complacency that ultimately results in a loss? These are the questions we must explore to truly understand if safes are a reliable defense against theft.