Idaho Home Security Guide

Idaho has one of the lowest property crime rates in the nation at just 7.36 per 1,000 residents (2024 FBI data). Violent crime is 2.31 per 1,000 - about 36% below the national average. Overall, Idaho is one of the safer states in America, though this is changing as the state grows rapidly.

Yes, Idaho is quite safe overall. Property crime is 58% below the national average. Meridian is exceptionally safe for a city its size. Boise and Nampa have moderate crime rates for their populations. Pocatello has the highest crime rate among Idaho cities but is still safer than most similarly-sized cities nationally.

Meridian stands out as one of the safest cities in America for its population size, with a crime rate of just 7.2 per 1,000. Nampa and Caldwell are also relatively safe. Most of Idaho's smaller communities have very low crime rates. Even Boise, the largest city, is safer than most comparably sized cities.

Vivint is headquartered in Utah and has strong presence in the Boise area. SimpliSafe works well throughout Idaho due to cellular monitoring. ADT serves larger cities. Local companies like Idaho Home Security provide personalized service. For rural properties, cellular-based systems are essential.

Idaho's mix of suburban and rural properties means different needs. Urban areas benefit from video doorbells and package detection. Rural properties need long-range driveway sensors and cellular monitoring. Given wildfire risk in parts of Idaho, smoke and fire detection is important. Extreme cold in some areas warrants freeze sensors.