With All The Problems With Crime I've Decided to Get a Home Security System

I've been doing research on home security cameras. There has been QUITE a lot of activity on our block as of late and it's frankly got me worried. We may have undesirables in our area. Nothing has happened yet so maybe I'm over reacting, but am I really? I guess it comes down to wanting to feel safe and secure in my own home. If home security cameras will make me feel safer then that's the way we need to go.