Per data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US residents experienced more than 1 million home burglaries in 2019. These burglaries resulted in approximately $3 billion in property loss, while the average loss per burglary was more than $2,000.
Roughly a third of US households have installed some form of added home security. And while no home security system is 100 percent effective against break-ins, the presence of a system equipped with sensors, cameras, and yard signs, can deter up to 60 percent of would-be criminals.
Below you’ll find our comprehensive breakdown of the home security industry. This includes our top picks for the best home security companies, important factors to consider when choosing home security, a side-by-side comparison of industry leaders, along with some useful FAQs to help you get started.
Per data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US residents experienced more than 1 million home burglaries in 2019. These burglaries resulted in approximately $3 billion in property loss, while the average loss per burglary was more than $2,000.
Roughly a third of US households have installed some form of added home security. And while no home security system is 100 percent effective against break-ins, the presence of a system equipped with sensors, cameras, and yard signs, can deter up to 60 percent of would-be criminals.
Below you’ll find our comprehensive breakdown of the home security industry. This includes our top picks for the best home security companies, important factors to consider when choosing home security, a side-by-side comparison of industry leaders, along with some useful FAQs to help you get started.
