The latest FBI report shows-- One Property Crime Every 3.0 seconds Every 4.5 seconds One Larceny-theft Every 14.7 seconds One Burglary Every 25.3 seconds One Motor Vehicle Theft Latest FBI statistics show upward trend in burglaries Year Number of offenses Rate per 100,000 inhabitants 2002 2,151,875 746.2 Percent change +1.7 +0.6 National Volume, Trends, and Rates Burglary offenses nationwide in 2002 were estimated at 2,151,875, marking a 1.7 percent increase when compared to the 2001 estimate. Burglary offenses made up 18.1 percent of the Crime Index and 20.6 percent of all property crimes. Average yearly losses from theft are in the billions: motor vehicles televisions radios stereos jewelry precious metals currency notes guns collections of all kinds Police chiefs throughout the country say that a home with a security system provides a significant deterrent to intruders. Studies have shown that homes without a security system have a significant higher break-in rate than homes that are protected. While most American homes have items of value to thieves, only about 30% of all private homes have a security system. Most customers call for systems after they've been burglarized.			Home About Security Pros and Their Products What a Complete System Can Do For You The Benefits of a New Automated System & Which Panels to Use Security Pro Products and Systems Customer Care Security is a Family Matter Think You have Nothing Worth Stealing... Think Again Security Tips for Business & Home Security Block Party Wiz Quiz Home Security Survey Buyers Guide Security Encyclopedia
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