Some statistics

Property crime, no matter where you reside, is an alarming statistic that needs attention. While evidence points to rural areas as safer than urban areas when it comes to property crime and burglary, the numbers do not fall too far behind. The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that for 2014, property crime rates in urban areas were 148.8 vs 103.2 per nearly 15 million total crimes. The difference, then, of living in a rural area does not seem too much different from urban areas. Additionally, living far away from civilization means police or paramedic assistance can take two to three times longer than in the city. These reasons mean that rural dwellers need to be especially mindful of their property.

Tip of the week

Modern motion sensors can be easily calibrated to avoid your lovable family members. You don’t have to choose between having a protected home and your furry friends anymore. Just remember to put them outside when you test your alarms as loud noises can give them quite a scare.

“I have insurance so I’m covered. Right?”
Home insurance claims can get expensive. When a claim is filed for a burglary loss, the homeowner is responsible for the cost of the deductible as well as the possible spike in insurance premiums. A security system protects you against these events occurring in the first place. Check to see if your monitoring company has complementary protection such as SafetyNet which covers up to $1,000 of your deductible in the event of a loss. Or, check with your home insurance company to see if they offer discounts to people who have a monitored home alarm system.