Dallas, TX has one of the worst violent and property crimes rates in the United States.
(prHWY.com) March 1, 2012 - Dallas, TX -- Dallas, TX has one of the worst violent and property crimes rates in the United States. According to neighborhoodscout.com, a Dallas resident has a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of property or violent crime; 96% of America is safer than living in Dallas, TX. To examine the violent and property crime rates separately:
Violent Crime: Violent crimes are defined as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery, aggravated assault, including assault with a deadly weapon, and forcible rape. According to NeighborhoodScout, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130. The average for Texas is 1 in 222. Additionally, Dallas has one of the highest murder rates of any city in the country (including communities of all sizes, both big and small).
Property Crime: Property crimes are defined as arson, larceny, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. According to NeighborhoodScout, your chance of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18. The average for Texas is 1 in 26. Additionally, Dallas has one of the highest motor vehicle theft rates in America with a ratio of 1 in 142.
Dallas locksmiths can play a greater role in preventing home theft and property break-ins. The Delta
Locksmith Dallas team is committed to alerting the public on how best to prevent house break-ins. Here is an easy, but effective list, to use as a guide the team put together for all consumers' safety:
* Have Your Locks Rekeyed: Especially if you are purchasing a new house, it's important to make sure you have all your locks rekeyed and replace any locks which don't work or are out of date. After all, when someone moves out of a house and you move in, the locks don't magically change. Thus the old resident still has access to the house. Contact Delta Locksmith Dallas today and our technicians will explain to you the procedure for rekeying and changing your locks so that only you have entry.
* Windows, Doors, and Latches: We often forget that there are many entrances to our house or apartment, not just the front door. Make sure that all locks are completely closed and fastened tightly, especially windows. Latches on windows are easy to break, so consider installing extra security protection for your windows to ensure that no one can just slide the window up, especially for windows on the entry and ground levels.
* Key Duplication: We understand that many people give a spare key to a relative in case they get locked out of the house or go on vacation and someone needs to enter. Yet at Delta Locksmith Dallas, we remind you to use extreme caution when giving out your house key or apartment key. After all, the more people that have access to your house, the higher the likelihood of an issue arriving or an unwanted person entering.
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