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Scottsdale Home Security

Scottsdale, a growing city of 240,410 people in Arizona, is the sixth largest city in the state and the 79th largest city in the United States. It is home to a diverse group of people representing many demographics. This population figure excludes other nearby cities such as Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Tempe and Phoenix.

Based on the numbers in the 2008 FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, a property crime took place every hour in the Scottsdale.  Indeed, the majority of this city’s crime falls under this category — 49 percent in fact — and it is followed by larceny and burglary. In 2008, Scottsdale experienced a burglary every 38 minutes. This number does not include home invasions perpetrated expressly to commit assault, rape, murder or arson.

Scottsdale	Total Violent Crimes	Murder & non-negligent manslaughter	Robbery	Aggravated assault	Total Property Crimes	Burglary	Larceny-theft	Motor vehicle theft
# of Incidents	NA	5	130	260	7,903	1,488	5,897	518
vs. U.S. Avg (per capita)	N/A	23%        Lower	44%   Lower	54%  Lower	14%  Higher	2% Lower	33% Higher	51% Higher

As the data demonstrates, property crimes, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft occur at a rate in Scottsdale that surpasses that of the national average.  This would indicate that Scottsdale home security is at risk. Without a proper security system in place, the residents of this city are leaving themselves open to becoming a victim of one of these crimes.

The installation of a quality home security system has proven to not only protect homes, but to actually deter burglars from even attempting a break in. This is because they know that well-protected homes are equipped with high-end technology, including wireless sensors, loud alarms and strategically placed monitoring equipment.

Whether you opt to install your Scottsdale home security system yourself, or bring in a licensed professional to do it for you, you will obtain great peace of mind knowing that your home and everything you love is well protected.
Additionally, the Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) sponsors programs that can further assist in securing your home and neighborhood.

Consider installing a security system today to make security a top priority.