Statistics from the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association show that a burglary is committed every 10 seconds in America. Also, burglars are 3 times more likely to attempt to enter homes that do not have alarm systems, then homes that do have home security. Single-family homes are twice as likely to become targets, and homes on corner lots are especially vulnerable.
Additional statistics report that 38 percent of all assaults and 68 percent of all reported rapes occur during a home invasion. Once a home has been broken into once, the odds of additional burglaries increase. This is because stolen possessions have been replaced with new items that are more enticing to criminals. Don't become a statistic. Responding appropriately to protect your home and family is particularly critical if you have already become a victim of crime.
You love your family. You want to protect them, and your possessions. You lock your doors, but this is not enough. Twenty-three percent of burglars bypass the locked door and enter through a first floor window, while 2 percent climb in through the second story. Nine percent of burglars break in through the garage, and 4 percent find a way in through the basement. Don't make it any easier for them.
A home security system may be just what you need to protect your family and your home. There are basically three types available today. Two types may be purchased at hardware stores or home centers, and may be installed by the homeowner. These are the stand alone and wireless alarm systems. Professional contractors should always install hardwired alarm systems.