Home Security Statistics 2026
The most comprehensive collection of home security statistics, burglary data, and crime trends. Every stat is sourced from government agencies, university research, and industry reports.
Key Takeaways
Burglary Statistics
A burglary occurs in the U.S.
Source: FBI UCR
Burglaries reported annually in the U.S.
Source: FBI Crime Statistics
Homes without security are 3x more likely to be burglarized
Source: University of North Carolina
Average loss per residential burglary
Source: FBI UCR
Of burglaries happen during daylight hours (6am-6pm)
Source: Department of Justice
Of burglars enter through the front door
Source: Department of Justice
Enter through a first-floor window
Source: Department of Justice
Enter through a back door
Source: Department of Justice
Security System Effectiveness
Of convicted burglars said a security system would make them seek another target
Source: University of North Carolina
Of burglars would avoid homes with visible security cameras
Source: Rutgers University
Would check for a security system before attempting a break-in
Source: UNC Charlotte Study
Reduction in crime in neighborhoods with security cameras
Source: Urban Institute
Average police response time to a monitored alarm vs 58 min for unmonitored
Source: PPVAR Study
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Package Theft Statistics
Americans had at least one package stolen in the last 12 months
Source: C+R Research
Estimated annual cost of package theft in the U.S.
Source: Security.org
Of Americans have been a victim of package theft
Source: Security.org Survey
Reduction in package theft with a doorbell camera installed
Source: Ring Neighborhood Data
Smart Home Security Market
U.S. households with smart home security devices
Source: Statista
U.S. residential security market size in 2026
Source: Fortune Business Insights
Of homeowners say security cameras give them peace of mind
Source: SafeHome.org Survey
Customer satisfaction rate for professionally monitored systems
Source: Parks Associates
Sources & Methodology
All statistics on this page are sourced from reputable government agencies, academic research institutions, and established industry organizations. Primary sources include the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice.
Industry data is sourced from Parks Associates, Statista, Fortune Business Insights, SafeHome.org, Security.org, and the Electronic Security Association (ESA). Package theft data comes from C+R Research consumer surveys and Ring Neighborhood community reports.
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest available data. Some statistics represent the most recent available reporting period, which may lag by 1-2 years due to government data collection timelines. If you are a journalist or researcher and would like to cite these statistics, please link back to this page.
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