Americans say they feel safe, but many don’t always take the necessary steps to ensure their safety, according to a recent survey by ADT, which explored homeowners’ security behavioral patterns.
- While Americans rated their home safety at an average of 85 out of 100, just 30 percent of those who owned a security system actually have it on at all times, and only six out of 10 own a carbon monoxide detectors.
- Two-thirds of Americans (65%) say they are more likely to have a paper shredder in their home than a security system, despite the fact that 56% of them are concerned about the security of their possessions and 72% are concerned about the safety of their children.
- More than two-thirds of homeowners trust their neighbors to keep an eye on their home while they are away. However, most home burglaries occur during the day (53%), when most people are at work or school, compared with 27% at night.
- Door locks aren’t always used. Even though locking windows and doors is an obvious security measure, many homeowners don’t lock their windows and doors when they are away. Home monitoring systems allow homeowners to check on their residence and remotely lock doors.
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