Unfortunately, Philadelphia’s crime rate is well above the nation’s average. With a crime index of 12 (meaning the city is safer than approximately 12 of the cities in the US), the city is hardly considered a safe place to live. One in every twenty-five homes in Philadelphia gets broken into each year. The population of Philadelphia is around 1,517,550–that’s an average of 60,702 property crimes per year. These unlucky homes most likely fell victim to property crime because they were not properly protected. On a brighter note, there are ways to protect yourself and your family from being affected by crime in Philadelphia. To protect your home against burglars and violence, the best step to take is to install a home security system.Home security systems provide protection for your home, your possessions, and your family members from more than just crime. They also fend against fires and floods, carbon monoxide, and provide aid during medical emergencies. ADT, one of the top home security providers in the nation, offers 24 hour alarm monitoring for burglary whether you’re home, out for a few hours, or on an extended vacation. The system operates through one wireless security keypad that is usually placed by the most used door in the house. Infrared interior motion detectors can be placed throughout the house so any inside motion triggers the alarm system when your house is supposed to be empty (it only picks up human activity, so you won’t have to worry about your pets setting it off). There are also sensors for all the doors of your house which you can set to beep when doors are opened. If you choose to invest in a home security system, hence investing in the protection of your family and home, you should put the free yard signs and window decals out for display, so burglars know your home is protected. With home security systems on your side, you can help fight crime by protecting your family.