Posted on February 7, 2012 by Tammy Wright
Alright, maybe you’ve taken our blog quiz on residential burglaries and you listen to the news about crimes happening in your neighborhood and/or city. So now you’re deciding if you should get a security system since your neighbors and/or co-workers have them. Well maybe these facts from law enforcement agencies will help with your decision.
FACT: Rate of home burglaries without certified alarm systems: 1 in 3 homes without 1 in 250 with an alarm system.
FACT: 59% of burglaries occur during the day. While 41% occur at night.
FACT: On average, a burglary occurs in the US every 14.6 seconds.
FACT: 66% of most burglaries are forced entry, 26% unlawful entry, and 8% forcible entry attempts.
FACT: The average burglar lives within 2 miles of their target and is a male teenager.
FACT: Only 14% of US residents have an anti-burglar protection system installed in their homes.
FACT: Many insurance companies covering homes offer premium discounts for having an alarm system.
