The idea of traveling abroad can be incredibly exciting, but one thing that you might be worried about is the safety and security of your home while you are away. As you may have heard, your home is put at risk of burglary and crime while you are away on vacation, especially if you don’t take the necessary steps in order to keep your home safe. Luckily, however, you can keep your house secure this summer while you travel abroad if you follow these tips.
When choosing a new outdoor surveillance security system, there are several questions you should ask yourself. The first consideration is your budget. How much can you spend on an outdoor surveillance system. Surveillance systems fall in a wide range or prices from low to expensive. Once you have figured out your budget, there are basic security equipment you will need. Most home security retail stores offer package deals that include everything you need. These include cameras, DVR and cables. You will have to supply the monitor to view the security images. These can be viewed on your home computer.
The United States Census office puts out a report each year that features crime rate statistics by state and type of crime in North America. These figures are per 100,000 residents. These are serious crimes that have been reported to local law enforcement agencies. There are other agencies that put out their own list of crime statistics. You can find this information going going to the Census Department’s website. These crimes include violent crime such as murder, forcible rape and aggravated assaults. They also feature statistics for property crime that includes vehicle thefts, larceny and burglaries.