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Texas Home Security

Texas’ Largest Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso
Law Enforcement Personnel: In 2008, sworn officers employed in the state of Texas numbered 52,589.  The average number of officers for every 1,000 residents was 2.16.

Crime rates in Texas generally exceed the national average, though the statistics vary according to crime.  Burglary, larceny and property crime rates (per capita) exceed the national average by more than 25 percent, while other crime rates do so only slightly.  With a relatively high crime rate, citizens may want to concern themselves with Texas home security. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety participates in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), making it possible for them to analyze crime trends throughout the state.  According to the numbers, both violent crimes and property crimes are on the rise. Young, unprofessional criminals are committing many of these crimes –especially home burglaries. These criminals are more likely to take advantage of easy targets. Luckily, there are several things you can do to make sure you are not a victim.

Leaving lights on when you are away, having trusted neighbors watch your property and keeping doors locked are the first steps to secure your home.  If you wish to protect your home to a high degree, however, it may be wise to install a home security system. The technology of these systems includes alarms, wireless monitoring options and innovative sensors. These systems are simple enough that homeowners can install them alone. However, it is also an option to hire a security professional to install the system and guide you in your decision as to how to best protect your home.
When it comes to Texas home security, you never can be too careful. Consider installing a home security system today.