The latest FBI report shows--
One Property Crime Every 3.0 seconds
Every 4.1 seconds One Larceny-theft
Every 13.2 seconds One Burglary
Every 20.6 seconds One Motor Vehicle Theft
Latest FBI statistics show upward trend in burglaries | Year | Number of offenses | Rate per 100,000
inhabitants | | 2006 | 2,653,979 | 789.9 | | Percent change | +2.7 | +1.2 |
National Volume, Trends, and Rates
Burglary offenses nationwide in 2006 were estimated at 2,653,979, marking a 2.7 percent increase when compared to the 2005 estimate. Burglary offenses made up 19.4 percent of the Crime Index and 21.4 percent of all property crimes.
Average yearly losses from theft are in the billions:
- motor vehicles
- televisions
- radios
- stereos
- jewelry
- precious metals
- currency
- notes
- guns
- collections of all kinds
Police chiefs throughout the country say that a home with a security system provides a significant deterrent to intruders. Studies have shown that homes without a security system have a significant higher break-in rate than homes that are protected.
While most American homes have items of value to thieves, only about 30% of all private homes have a security system. Most customers call for systems after they've been burglarized. You've made the first step towards helping protect your family and home by visiting our site and learning more about the benefits of having a monitored security system. A monitored system not only helps protect your family and home, but provides a quick link to the authorities when trouble strikes, whether you are at home or away. Trouble can strike your family and home at any time. Luckily, a monitored security system can be installed to help protect you and your family in the cases of burglary, fire or medical emergency.
A few facts to consider:
- The FBI Reports a burglary occurs every 15.4 seconds.
- 90% of police believe monitored alarms deter burglary attempts.
- A home without a security system is 2 to 3 times more likely to be burglarized.
- By installing a security system you may be eligible for a discount of up to 20% off your homeowners insurance premium!
- The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) reports that in 2000, 85% of all fire deaths occurred in the home.
- Smoke detectors in a home typically increase the likelihood of surviving a fire by 40-60%.
- A disabling injury occurs in the home every four seconds.
- The four top causes of death in a home are solid and liquid poisoning, falls, fires and burns and suffocation by ingested objects.
We are dedicated to rapid response. We understand the importance of keeping a close eye on your family and home, whether you are at home or away. If an alarm is triggered, our specially trained monitoring professionals understand the importance of rapid response and, if necessary, notify the proper emergency authorities 24 hours a day. Insurance companies provide discounts on your homeowners policy sometimes as great as 20%. | 
