How Secure Is Your Decatur Neighborhood? Find Out With Our Crime Map
You may assume your neighborhood is relatively safe, but how does it really stack up to the rest of Decatur? Explore our crime map and find out! Get a clearer picture of criminal activity in your neighborhood and read tips on how to better protect of your home and neighborhood. If it’s time for an upgrade, explore home security pricing and connect with Secure24 Alarm Systems to learn how our full-featured ADT systems can help.
Decatur Crime Map
A heat-mapped record of reported incidents over the calendar year, plotted by location and severity.
How To Navigate Our Decatur Crime Map
Our crime map offers an overview of criminal activity throughout Decatur. Darker red shows a heavier concentration of police responses compared to the surrounding areas. If you want a wider view, zoom out by tapping the - (minus) sign. Take a closer look by using the + (plus) sign. Just remember that no community is completely crime free, and a new home security system is always a smart investment, regardless of where you live.
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Check Out Safety Tips For Your Decatur Home And Neighborhood
You may find there’s more crime in your area than you thought. Fortunately, there are ways you can better defend your home and keep criminals out of your Decatur neighborhood. Consider the following tips:
- Get acquainted with your neighbors: Get to know people living nearby and keep an eye out for each other. Quite a few Decatur neighborhoods have begun neighborhood watches.
- Install a security system: If a thief sets off an alarm, it will deter them from lurking around your neighborhood. Outside security cameras are one of the strongest deterrents, as criminals want to avoid being recorded.
- Don’t leave valuables in your car. Keeping your keys, wallet, or smartphone in your car can encourage a break-in. If you can, take expensive items with you or tuck them away in the trunk or underneath a seat.
- Add motion-activated lights: Powerful lighting deters prowlers. By adding motion-activated lights over the garage or a rear door, you can stop a burglary before it starts.
- Let people know when you’re gone: Tell a trusted neighbor when you leave on a trip and supply them with a key or smart lock code for emergencies. Keep your travel plans off Facebook and other social platforms.
Bolster Your Protection With Secure24 Alarm Systems
Don’t make it easy on criminals! Talk to Secure24 Alarm Systems and get the best protection possible. We serve you as an authorized dealer for ADT, the leading name in home security for the past 150 years. Connect with us at (256) 246-8823 or complete the form on this page, and we’ll design your ideal system with automation, remote access, surveillance, and much more.