One burglary is committed every 15 seconds, according to the 1999 FBI Uniform Crime Report.
Many burglars are scared off by just the presence of an electronic security system.
Burglars attack homes without an electronic security system three times more often than homes with a system, reported a Temple University study. Although a security system can prevent break-ins, consumers need to know more than crime statistics. A good standard system covers the entire perimeter of a home and alerts the homeowner and the intruder. It limits damage, summons help and is easy to use.