The context of the following conversation is Ash installed a home security system and placed bars on his lower windows to reduce the risk of burglary.:
Ash says I just had a security system installed and I put bars on all my lower windows..
The friend responds Wow, I bet that was expensive..
Ash responds It was, but I had to do it, the neighbourhood has had a rash of break ins..
The friend responds That's too bad. It used to be better right?.
Ash responds A long time ago maybe, its been bad for a while now..
The friend responds Well, they most likely won't be able to break through bars, so you should feel safe..