Worried About Home Security? You’re Not Alone.

Published 9:51 am Friday, May 17, 2024

How often do you worry about your home security?

If it’s once a month or more, you’re in good company. According to a new Alarm.com study of 10,000 US homeowners’ security concerns and routines, two-thirds of all homeowners worry about home security and crime at least once a month. 42% experience worries once a week or more, while 16% worry about security every day.

Here are five more discoveries from Alarm.com’s new Home Security Survey.

1: Everyone’s home security routine is different.

Do you share home security duties with your partner, like 22% of respondents, or do you consider yourself the “Chief Security Officer” (present in 68% of homes)? And what precautions do you take to protect your home from crime?

We asked: which actions do you take as part of your daily home security routine?

52% of homeowners check that their doors and windows are locked at bedtime.

39% make sure that their drapes or blinds are closed at night.

35% leave outdoor lights on at night.

22% leave indoor lights on at night.

24% check inside their closet before going to bed.

18% still check under the bed.