Washington Home Security Guide

Washington's overall crime rate is 27.93 per 1,000 residents (2024 FBI data). The violent crime rate is 3.26 per 1,000, slightly below the national average. Property crime is 24.66 per 1,000, well above the national average. Motor vehicle theft is a particular concern, running about 40% above average.

Washington is a mixed bag. Violent crime is slightly below the national average, which is good. But property crime is a real problem. Tacoma has one of the highest crime rates in the state at 65 per 1,000 residents. Bellevue and Everett are much safer at around 34 per 1,000. Location matters a lot.

Top options in Washington include ADT (offices throughout the state), SimpliSafe for a solid DIY setup, Guardian Security (Seattle-based with local support), and Ring Alarm for budget-friendly monitoring. If you want local service, Guardian Security has been in the Pacific Northwest for decades.

Home security systems in Washington typically run $15 to $50 per month for professional monitoring. Equipment costs range from $200 to $600 for DIY systems like SimpliSafe or Ring, up to $500 to $2000 for professionally installed setups from ADT or Guardian Security.

Many Washington cities require alarm permits for monitored security systems. Seattle requires registration and charges fines for false alarms. Check with your local city or county for specific permit requirements and fees.