Home Security Needed now More Than Ever

HOME SECUR TY NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER Stats and Facts on Burglaries in the US According to the FBI, 4 burglaries occur every 2,103,787 23.4% estimated burglaries in the US in 2012 estimated number minute in the US. of property crimes in property losses in 2012, suffered by victims of burglary offenses; $4.7 BILLION overall the average dollar loss per burglary offense was $2,230 90% 74.5% Homes without security A systems are 3 times more likely to be targeted. burglars avoid homes with alarm burglaries were of residential properties 20% Upgrade home security with a combination of burglar & fire alarms, and save up to 20% on your home insurance. system. Burglars, From Where They Break-In 04% Unlocked Entrance 09% Garage 02% Second Floor 23% 22% 34% First Floor Window Back Door Front Door Most Frequently Stolen Items Jewelry Electronics Money Clothes Tools Top 10 US Cities with Most Burglaries 1. Houston, TX – 27,459 2. Chicago, IL – 26,420 3. Dallas, TX– 18,727 4. Phoenix, AZ - 18,666 5. New York, NY – 18,159 6. Los Angeles, CA – 17,264 7. Detroit, MI – 15,994 8. San Antonio, TX – 15,334 9. Columbus, OH - 15,169 10. Indianapolis, IN – 15,122 Better Safe Than Sorry Create multiple layers of defense that a thief must get through in order to enter your home. Alarm System Security Lights Tough Glass Shruberry While You're Away Be Covered Lock The Door On Theft Turn down the telephone ringer, so burglars won't hear that you aren't there to answer. The best way to be secured is to have a homeowner insur- ance policy. Resist leaving notes on the door for family members or service people. With Theft Coverage, you can replace personal property that is lost if you are robbed. Set items such as lamps, radio on a timer. Resources http://www.protectyourhome.com/home-burglary-statistics http://www.thehartford.com/aarp/home-insurance/homeowners-insurance http://homeguides.sfgate.com/impact-burglary-reports-homeowners-insurance-7068.html http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/crime-in-the-u.s.-2012/property-crime/burglary