Updated California Crime Statistics Report

Property Crime in California went down every year in the 1990’s, but then there was a rise from 2000-05. The most recent information available on California’s crime statistics is from 2007, from the California Department of Justice. There was a calculation of 681,235 property crimes in 2007 in California, which amounted to a Crime Rate of 1,803. This means that nearly 4% of the population in California was the victim of Burglary, Larceny or Theft. Another half of a percent (0.5%) of Californians were victims of a more severe crime, such as Robbery or Aggravated Assault. The probability of being murdered in California in 2007 was one sixth of one percent, and the probability of being raped was one quarter of one percent.

The majority of these crimes take place at home. There are many ways to prevent burglary, larceny, theft and robbery. And even rape and murder can be prevented with a alarm system designed for full protection. Full protection means that your alarm system has a contact on every door from the outside, and every window is “contacted” as well. Also, a strategicuse of motion detectors and glass break detectors will act as a secondary measure in the situation that the intruder finds a way into the household that does not trip the contacts.
The sad thing is that many people have security systems, and they just don’t use them. The number one reason for this is that their burglar alert system has experienced false alarms so they simply don’t use it anymore. Others never think of the value a alarm system in California can offer, until it’s too late.

Murder and rape are obviously the worst crimes imaginable, but being burglarized can have a severe profound impact on someone’s peace of mind. In a burglary, an intruder breaks into your private residence, touches your things, takes your valuables. The psychological impact of a robbery is sometimes very difficult to overcome. Some long term effects of burglary are decreased sleep, mistrust, and paranoia.

There are many home alarm companies in California, so how do you know which one to use? There are three important criteria. First, they must be licensed by the state of California (CSLB) or you are liable for any damage they may do to your house while performing the installation. Second, it is much better to go with a local alarm company that has a good record for installing and servicing your security system. This is important because if the business is too small then they probably are unlicensed, but if they are a nationwide security installation business then their service will most likely be terrible.

The third important criteria is the old adage that your dad always said, “You get what you pay for.” It is smart to acquire at least three quotes for a household alarm system. If one or two of the quotes seem strangely low, then they are low for a reason. It may be irresponsible for a company to bid to install a alarm system that will not fully protect the customer, just for the sake of underbidding the competition. A alarm system’s function is to protect your family, and does not merit compromise in any way. The best way to handle the quotes is to look at what you will acquire for the cost they have offered, and do research on the company. If their BBB rating is bad, or there are bad reviews on www.yelp.com, then you may wind up being one of those victims who has a security system but never uses it because it is dysfunctional.

Progressive Technology has protected hundreds of homes and businesses with their San Diego home security system services for over a decade. Their alarm systems are recognized in the security industry, and specifically around California. Ethernet Cabling is another area of expertise.

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