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Why Neighbors Cannot Replace a Home Security System in 2026: Alarms, Cameras, Monitoring, and Response
FBI data shows 73% of burglaries happen during daytime when neighbors are at work. Former burglars confirm a neighbor glancing out the window is not a deterrent. Here are 10 security gaps that neighborly vigilance cannot fix — backed by crime statistics and burglar interviews — plus DIY systems from $140 that actually close them.


