I think we know why that is. The English occupied home burglary rate is increasing each year. It is kind of interesting how government covers its legal butt in such matters and says we should put up with a service with no guarantee. The police have great difficulty preventing crime and frequently find themselves the victim of crimes from theft of evidence to attacks. If you get two big fires in most cities you find the community at great risk as few have enough equipment or staff to fight more than one or two major fires.
Police also can find themselves stretched beyond available resources.
In the case of fire or crime, we have to rely on ourselves. It is not only wise, but required by the rules given to us by the courts in this matter. If you are thinking about a gun for self-defense and need a logical reason to do so this lesson should do it for you. The total burden is on your to defend yourself and your family. Your primary barrier to being a victim is a very thin and frail barrier.