The number of break ins....
for a community the size of The Villages is insignificant. Granted, if you are one of them it is very significant.
Security systems are only as good as how you use them. If it is to "protect" while you are home, it means doors and windows closed...year round (too much beautiful fall and spring weather to do that).
If it is to use when away, it is a reasonable deterrent.
Most break ins are not spontaneous. The victims are usually scoped out and then ID as an easy mark....again based on your at home habits.
We keep all doors windows open all around the house during the cooler weather. At night we close all but the big sliders and doors visible from the family room.
The other deterrent that is almost 100% is a dog!!!! It doesn't take long to get pegged as a dog owner in the event of a scope of your residence is made by a potential thief.
Security is a lot of common sense.
I have a decal on the windows indicating dual security systems on this residence. #1 Spike the pitbull. #2 Smith & Wesson.
BTK
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