Worried About Home Security? You're Not Alone.

How often do you worry about your home security?

If it's once a month or more, you're in good company. According to a new Alarm.com study of 10,000 US homeowners' security concerns and routines, two-thirds of all homeowners worry about home security and crime at least once a month. 42% experience worries once a week or more, while 16% worry about security every day.

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Here are five more discoveries from Alarm.com's new Home Security Survey.

1: Everyone's home security routine is different.

Do you share home security duties with your partner, like 22% of respondents, or do you consider yourself the "Chief Security Officer" (present in 68% of homes)? And what precautions do you take to protect your home from crime?

We asked: which actions do you take as part of your daily home security routine?

• 52% of homeowners check that their doors and windows are locked at bedtime.
• 39% make sure that their drapes or blinds are closed at night.
• 35% leave outdoor lights on at night.
• 22% leave indoor lights on at night.
• 24% check inside their closet before going to bed.
• 18% still check under the bed.

Related: Four in 10 homeowners admit they sleep with a "weapon" for security (New York Post)

If your home security routine is complex, consider enlisting help from a professional. Alarm.com makes it easy to check that doors and windows are closed, for example. A quick Scenes command allows you to secure your home for the night with a single action. You'll still need to check under your own bed, though.