2011 Trends In Home And Personal Security

As you prepare for Christmas and New Years, home and personal security is probably not the top thing on your mind right now.

However as a homeowner, it’s important to take some time to review your home and personal security plan. There are a lot of important trends that will affect homeowners in 2011. Here are some of the top trends.

Property Crime Will Drop, But Security Still A Must: Crime stats are down across the board. According to the FBI assaults, burglaries, robberies, auto thefts and property crimes were all down last year. However, homeowners should not let their guard down. Criminals are always on the lookout for easy targets. Homeowners should inspect their homes and home security systems for upgrades.

The Need For Home Office Security Will Grow: According to the Telework Research Network, between 20-30 million people work at least one day a week from home. As more and more people work from home, homeowners are going to need to re-evaluate their home security options. Here are some ways to protect your home office.

The Demand For Home Automation Systems Will Grow: Homeowners will continue to purchase technology that controls different portions of their home, they will want a home automation system. These systems allow you to control lighting, home security, entertainment systems and more from a single location. You can also control these systems from a web-enabled device such as a smartphone.

Cyber Crimes Will Grow: The threat of cyber criminals will continue to grow in 2011. An estimated 65 percent of the world’s 2 billion internet users have been victims of cyber crimes. If you’re purchasing any products from the comforts of your home, be careful of deals that seem too good to be true. For more information on how to protect yourself, read our blog post on online shopping safety.

Homeowners should pay attention to the trends above. Remember to have your security system regularly tested to make sure it is properly working.