North Dakota Home Security

North Dakota, the 19th largest state in terms of area, ironically is the third least populated with just 650,000 residents. The word Dakota, comes from the Sioux Indian word meaning “friend.”

A picturesque farming state with rich, fertile farmland–agriculture drives the economy of North Dakota. It is the leading producer of sunflower seeds, flaxseed, honey, oats, navy beans, barley, wheat and farm raised turkeys.

Perhaps the most enticing quality North Dakota has right now is the fact that according to Indeed.com and MainStreet.com, North Dakota is ranked as number one for job opportunities and the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. That is reason alone for the surge of relocation interest directed at this obviously financially stable state.

Keep in mind that although part of North Dakota’s charm is its friendly and safe atmosphere, there is still an issue of crime that the state fights against. Some of the statistics are as follows:

After dominating the Safe State list in the number one spot for the past ten years, North Dakota came in at number three last year, and has dropped once again to the number four position. Although it has slipped a notch, being ranked as one of the top five safest states is definitely something to be proud of.

With a crime index of 13,220 a resident of North Dakota has a 1 in 48 chance of being a victim of crime.

12,088 property crimes were reported in North Dakota, which include home break-ins, burglary and vehicle theft.

In North Dakota:

You have a 1 in 53 chance that you will be a victim of property crime this year.

You have a 1 in 71 chance that you will be a victim of larceny/theft this year.

And finally, you have a 1 in 296 chance that you will be a victim of burglary this year.

Is North Dakota a generally safe place to live? Yes it is. Should residents use these statistics to give themselves a false sense of security? No, they should not.

Although crime rates are relatively low when compared to other state statistics, crime is still present. A 1 in 48 chance is still a chance and in order to prevent your home, family and possessions from becoming the next statistic, it is wise to invest in a home security system.

Choosing the home security system that is right for your family is a fairly simple process and once installed you will have the peace of mind knowing that your home and your valuables are safe from harm while you are away.

State Authorities and Emergency Centers

Your North Dakota law enforcement agencies work diligently to stop crime and deserve our appreciation and respect. They also respond to North Dakota’s home security alarms and other emergency calls as well. Your local law enforcement agency will usually respond first to a home security alarm alert. Sometimes the State police will respond as well. Here is the state authority contact information for North Dakota:

Remember, if you have an emergency, always dial 911 first.