Did you know that there are over 36,000 cases of property crime just in Atlanta (surrounding cities excluded) each year? Combine that with the more than 8,800 burglaries, 20,000+ larceny/thefts, over 7,000 motor vehicle crimes and over 150 cases of arson and the need for an Atlanta burglar alarms is something that should be installed in homes all over the metropolitan Atlanta area. After all, your family and home are two of the most important parts of your life and you need for them to be safe. If you have considered having a burglar alarm system (also called a home security system or home monitoring system) installed, but keep putting it off, consider the following 5 benefits of a home burglar alarm system.

1. Protection against break-ins
2. Early warning of fires
3. Carbon monoxide alerts
4. Property damage alerts
5. Automatic 911 service

As you consider having a home burglar alarm installed, you may be concerned about the cost. Don’t let this deter you! Remember, there is no price tag for safety. However, if cost is a factor, check your homeowner’s insurance policy to see if there is a discount when one installs a home security system. Quite often, insurance providers give a 10-20% discount when you have a burglar alarm system installed and activated. Depending on the number of features and the selected company, you can expect to spend between $100 to $800 for installation and $25-$45 per month for monitoring.

Should you still not be sure that having a burglar alarm system is right for you, consider the following statistics collected by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration in regards to property theft:

Type of Items Stolen – Percentage
Cash 22%
Tools & building supplies 15%
Home furnishings 11%
Bicycles, parts 11%
Electronics/computers 11%
Jewelry, furs, silver 8%
Food & drink 8%
Clothing 6%
Sporting goods 6%
Motor Vehicles, parts, equipment 5%
Gasoline 4%
Guns/ammunition 2%

Having a home burglar alarm system installed before there is a break-in is a great way to ensure the burglary does not happen. Contact a home burglar alarm company today, so all your tomorrows can be safer!

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