Some Statistics on Crime and Security According
to FBI Statistics:
A
property crime occurs every 3 seconds.
A
burglary occurs every 10 seconds.
A
car theft occurs every 22 seconds
Over a 20 year period 3 out of 4 homes
are likely to be burglarized.
Approximately 60% of assaults and violent
crimes occur during an unlawful entry.
Other
Statistics:
Roughly
7% of US households have a security
system.
Convicted
criminals say alarms are the most effective
deterrent to theft.
85%
of police officials believe that security
systems decrease the chances of homes
being burglarized.
99%
of alarm owners would recommend a home
security system.
The majority of alarm systems sold are
purchased after a burglary has occurred.
How to Reduce Your Chances of Being a Victim
There is no doubt that having a security system
can help protect your home from crime, but
there are other things you should do to make
your home a safer place.
The following check list is
a small sample of the types of questions you
will answer during a typical security survey.
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