Homes with alarms are much less likely to be targeted by burglars. The presence of an alarm can be all that is needed to deter the criminal.
Some insurance companies offer a discount on homeowners insurance when there is an alarm.
Remember that alarm systems are not the only way to avoid being the victim of a crime. View crime prevention tips . A local alarm activates a siren or bell that will alert you and your neighbors when the alarm is activated. A monitored alarm alerts a central monitoring station, whose personnel then contact the police by phone. Both of these alarms are effective.