Single family dwellings are 15% more likely to be robbed.
I remember a few years ago when my father made the decision to install an alarm system. Our family never had any form of the home security systems before and it was not a common asset in our circle of friends and family, so we really had no idea what to expect. Once we had it installed, we felt an immediate sense of security. Every window and door had sensors installed and each time they were opened, we were instantly notified. We were constantly aware of who was coming in and out, from where, and when. My mom and dad were very proud of this innovative security system in their home and were at ease knowing that if no one was home or we were all asleep and an attempted burglary was to take place, our alarm would go off and that alone would scare away the thief before the cops arrived.
With current statistics, it is advisable for every homeowner to do the same and secure their belongings and keep their family safe. Gone are the days where a simple door lock will do. Thieves and criminals are smartening up and you should as well. If you’re not sure if a home security system is for you, keep reading as we have a lineup of statistics and facts that will help you make the right decision for you and your family.
Is Your Home or Commercial Building at Risk?
With our high standard of living, almost everyone has possessions worth stealing. No city, suburb, or neighborhood is immune to break-ins. Here are a few statistics from Stats Canada to reinforce how vulnerable we all are to home burglary and invasion:
- On average, home break-ins occur more frequently during the summer.
- Vancouver police received 10,092 reports of breaking and entering meanwhile Calgary, having a larger population, reported 7,519 breaking and entering incidents in 2002.
- 7,181 reported home invasions took place between 2004-2008.
- 62% of reported home invasions involved weapons.
- 33% of weapons used were firearms and 30% knives and cutting instruments.
- A total of 159,338 home burglaries were reported in Canada in 2015. Only 31% of crimes are reported, so this number doesn’t put into perspective the other 69% of crimes taking place.
- Single family dwellings are 15% more likely to be robbed.
- A total of 26,529 break and entering incidents were reported in British Columbia in 2017.
- In the city of Vancouver alone, 14,960 breaking and entering incidents were reported in 2017
- 1,005 breaking and entering incidents were reported in 2017 for both Abbotsford and Mission.
Like most predators, criminals are looking for the home with the weakest security to prey on. Not securing your home makes you vulnerable and an easy target. We cannot stress how important it is to ensure that your home is the safest it can be. With the large number of home burglaries and invasions taking place, assuming that it cannot happen to you is gambling with your safety and that of your family.
How Can Security Systems Minimize The Risk?
Thieves can unlock 90% of doors by lock bumping, which leaves no damage. As a result, insurance companies deny the claim since no evidence of a forced entry can be provided. Your lock can easily be tampered with and allow invaders to creep in unannounced and unnoticed. Although necessary to have, the old fashioned padlocks and key locks will not stop thieves from breaking in.
Be it shoplifting, breaking and entering, or home invasion, researchers have found that criminals are less likely to commit a crime once they are aware that their presence is known. That is what a home security system does, it detects when an unauthorized access to your home is taking place and alarms you of the danger and crime taking place. Thieves rely on being discrete and unnoticed to carry out their criminal plans. The moment these factors are no longer present, they flee. However, minimizing the chances of home burglary and invasion is just one aspect of what a security system can to do enhance your safety.
A security system comes with numerous benefits. Having a security system installed in your home and business by HomeForce’s highly experienced team of professional will provide you with these security features that will enhance the safety of you and your family or business. Our security systems will provide you with the following:
- Effective detection-includes door and window sensors, motion detectors, glass break sensors, receivers and transmitters.
- Immediate notification of threats.
- Reliability so you stay protected even when the power is out, the phone line is down, and the internet is slow, or your panel is smashed.
- Smart area partitioning, allowing you to create unique areas for safe and vaults, garages, pool rooms and other desired areas.
- Independent security for areas such as rental spaces.
Security systems are ideal and a great solution for anyone who wants to keep their property safe and out of harm’s reach. Be it a commercial property or residential, these new technologies are made to keep you safe and give you peace of mind.
In addition, depending on the extensiveness of your security package, some insurance company discount up to 20% off your annual premiums. 69% of home owners are under the impression that home security systems increases their property value. This has been proven to be true because 49% of home buyers look for pre-installed home security when shopping for a home.
When it comes to security systems for your home, you and your family are the primary beneficiaries. The added value to your home is secondary to your safety. We highly recommend you make the right decision for your home and get a security system installed. Stay safe and have peace of mind, call HomeForce’s professional team for a quote on installment in Abbotsford, Mission, Mapleridge, Chilliwack, Richmond, Burnaby, or Vancouver. It’s time to take yours and your family’s safety seriously.