Do we need an alarm system in Bergen County? (Dumont: apartment, crime rate)

[mylychee]

We're planning on purchasing a house in Dumont of Bergen County.
The house is on a dead end street. Do you think we need an alarm system? Our family is from Queens, NY so we're not the type to not lock our cars or our house - trust me. But to us, it seems safer to have one.
We have a dog - totally harmless little guy - and a newborn baby.

Would anyone know how much it is to maintain one for a year? We currently have Slomin's in our apartment for $360 a year.

Advice welcome.
Thanks a bunch!

[luckyshoes]

It's up to you. I like having one. Everyone I know has one.

[Kevin1975]

Dumont is safe. If having one helps you sleep easier at night, then get it.

[joe moving]

Unnecessary probably. How much does it cost per month?

[BergenCountyJohnny]

There are a lot of people in my neighborhood who have them, but I have never had one and (knock on wood) have never needed one, at all. I will not be buying one. It's probably a waste of money, but if you don't feel safe without it it might be worth paying for the peace of mind.

[mylychee]

How is the crime rate in Dumont compared to the other towns?
It is really for a peace of mind...but does it matter since the home is on a dead end street?

[Kevin1975]

You can look up the crime stats for Dumont on City-data.com!

http://www.city-data.com/city/Dumont-New-Jersey.html

[BergenCountyJohnny]

Originally Posted by mylychee

How is the crime rate in Dumont compared to the other towns?
It is really for a peace of mind...but does it matter since the home is on a dead end street?

If I moved to Dumont, I would still not get an alarm system. And if the home I bought had one, I wouldn't pay for the service, and I wouldn't use it. The most I might do is put up or leave up the stickers that say "This home protected by _______".