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Rockford Home Security

Although Rockford ranks as the 146th largest city in the country, with a population of 157,272, it is the third largest city in Illinois. The only cities to rank higher are Chicago and Aurora. As such a moderately sized city, Rockford is home to a diverse community of residents.

Rockford may seem small, but it is certainly not crime-free. FBI statistics from the 2008 Uniform Crime Report show that a property crime occurs in Rockford every 53 minutes. A substantial amount of these property crimes are burglaries. Just in 2008, a burglary took place in Rockford every three hours. These statistics do not even include violent crimes such as assault, rape, and murder.

Rockford	Total Violent Crimes	Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter	Forcible rape	Robbery	Aggravated assault	Total Property Crimes	Burglary	Larceny-theft	Motor vehicle theft
Incidents	2,209	20	125	582	1,482	9,862	2,867	6,262	733
vs. U.S. Avg (per capita)	N/A	81% Higher	8% Higher	109% Higher	9% Higher	72% Higher	97% Higher	74% Higher	9% Higher

Rockford residents should take note that most major crimes occur at a rate in Rockford that is higher than the national average. With property crimes taking place at a rate 72% higher, your Rockford home security must become a top priority. If residential homes are not equipped to prevent invasions, this number could increase in the near future.

One way to prevent this from happening is for homeowners to install advanced security systems. Nowadays, the amount of technology available permits just about everyone, regardless of budget, to arm themselves with some amount of protection. From simple alarms to sensors, all the way up to high-tech, wireless monitoring systems, it is easy to ensure your family’s security.

Additional benefits to these systems include easy installation — you can do it yourself, or hire a professional — and the potential to save you substantial money on your home insurance premiums.

The Rockford Police Department currently has a Community Services Unit with officers that take an educational approach to reducing crime. Contact the Rockford PD for more information and start thinking about your Rockford home security today.