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San Diegos' crime is somewhat low in comparison with other cities but crime still happnes!

Overall, San Diego in comparison with other large cities has relatively little crime. From 2002- 2006 crime has been declining in San Diego as a whole, while property crime has seen a slight increase at 1.1%. This increase in property crime is too small to signify any new threat for the residents living within the San Diego. Although San Diego may not have the highest crime rate per capita, it is still a good idea to have a monitored home security system. There are essentially two reasons why it is still important for residents of San Diego to have a security system that is monitored in their home regardless of the city’s safe reputation.
First, murders happen in all cities small and large. San Diego, according to FBI statistics has a murder rate that is only .67 times the national average. Even though the murder rate is lower in San Diego per capita than other large cities, murders still do take place in San Diego. Also, according to FBI statistics, homes that have a monitored home alarm system are four times less likely to be broken into than homes without a monitored system. This FBI statistic doesn’t take into account that many of the monitored homes they surveyed are actually homes where the alarms are not being used. This means that if everyone who has a monitored alarm would arm it consistently, then this statistic would probably be much higher, and maybe even these homes would be 5, 6 or even 7 times less likely to be broken into.
The second reason to have a monitored alarm installed in your home is because doing so will enable you to receive a larger than normal discount on your home owners’ insurance premiums. While crime is altogether low in San Diego, house prices are high. Homeowners’ insurance premiums are likewise high. Because of the high home prices in San Diego in comparison with other cities, the amount of the discount off your San Diego residence will be much higher than a similar residence of less value in a different city.
In conclusion, crime is everywhere. Whether your city is notorious for it or not chances are likely that you or someone you know will have their home broken into sooner or later. Having a monitored home alarm is a smart way to protect your family and possessions. Please contact us for a free onsite evaluation and estimate for your property.