Americans are more worried about crime in the current economic climate, but at the same time many are cutting back on outlays for security systems, according to a survey.

The poll of 1,000 people sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies in Warren, N.J., found that more than four in 10 respondents were worried that the current economic environment can expose their families to crime.

Many survey respondents, the company said, also indicated that economic conditions are causing them to reduce their spending on security systems and devices.

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