While for many people this may seem to be a rhetorical question, the fact of the matter is that while recent reports show that U.S. crime rates have gone down for three years in a row, the problem has not disappeared. And as the unemployment rates rise, studies by the University of Chicago Press in its Journal of Law & Economics show that an increase in crime is likely.
Regardless of what kind of system one uses, taking care of one’s home and family is important. By having a Chicago home security system, one is not only protecting against home invasions, but can get protection from fires, flood, and carbon monoxide as well as quicker access to 9-1-1 service medical emergencies all at the press of a button.
5 Statistics that Support Having a Home Security System
While there are many reasons people choose to get a home security system, perhaps one of the most common is that they were recently a victim. Rather than waiting until after one’s family has been harmed; consider these numbers collected by First Alert and Home Security Systems:
- There are an estimated 2,154,126 burglaries each year, with one burglary occurring every 14 seconds. Of that number, 9% enter through the garage door, 4% through an unlocked entrance and 2% through somewhere on a second story.
- The average home invasion causes over $1,000 in damages.
- Fire causes an estimated $10,672,000,000 in property damage annually.
- Every 20 seconds a fire department responds to a fire.
- Heart attack and stroke treatment is more effective if given quickly, the sooner 9-1-1 is on the scene, the better.
With numbers like this it is no wonder that so many people are recognizing the need to have a home security system. However, there are still countless home and business owners who do not see the need for this protection and peace of mind. For some it may be the feeling of safety because of the size of city in which they live, for others it may be the cost.
Why Should One Have a Home Monitoring System?
For some, numbers alone are not a good reason to have a home monitoring system. Perhaps it is the cost, or the need to remember to activate the system or even just an attitude of “Didn’t need it before, don’t need it now”. Consequently the need for a home security system is not acknowledged. Unfortunately, criminals see this lack of prevention to be a door of opportunity.
If cost is the issue, many homeowners are surprised to find out that having a home security system installed can actually save money as the average insurance policy gives a $20 savings on homes that are protected by a home monitoring service. Quite often, this lower insurance rate nearly covers the monthly cost of security coverage. Then, once the system is installed it will become a standard part of one’s routine within a few days.
Having a home security system is an important part of taking care of family and possessions. Making time to talk to a home security provider is always time well spent. Don’t overlook this important aspect of home ownership.
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