For most of us, making sure that our homes and families are kept safe is very important. We want to do everything we can to ensure their safety. However, a lot of people do not consider home alarm monitoring because they think they live in a safe area. This can lead to a false sense of security.

Burglaries can happen in any neighborhood. The average burglary lasts from 90 seconds to 12 minutes. More burglaries occur during warmer weather months, rather than the colder months. The average monetary loss is $1,725 for a home burglary. Also, the average arrest rate for burglaries is only 13 percent in the United States.

Home alarm monitoring is a way to help prevent home burglaries. Homes that do not have burglar alarm systems are about three times more likely to experience a burglary that those houses equipped with a security system. Other statistics note that about 87 percent of burglaries are preventable, and having home alarm monitoring can help prevent these break ins.

A home alarm monitoring system is easy to install and maintain. Many residential alarm systems use motion detection. This feature will trigger the alarm when windows or doors are opened when the home alarm monitoring system is set. Home alarm monitoring can also alert law enforcement.

Home alarm monitoring, such as that provided by ADT and its four monitoring centers, can also provide other services. For instance, you may have a family member that needs medical monitoring. Again, should something happen to this individual, a home alarm monitoring system can alert the proper medical assistance personnel.

Another one of the benefits of alarm systems is the possible reduction in the cost of your homeowners insurance. Many insurance companies will reduce premiums when an alarm system is installed. The discount can be as much as 20 percent. Give your insurance agent a call to discuss the possibilities of receiving a discount for a home alarm monitoring system.

Whether you live in a city or country setting, you want to provide safety and security to your family. Call a security system company now to discuss all the possible options.