How Secure Is Your Yakima Neighborhood? Find Out With Our Crime Map
You might believe your neighborhood is relatively safe, but how does it actually stack up to other parts of Yakima? Find out by exploring our crime map. Get a clearer picture of criminal activity in your neighborhood and discover recommendations on how to make your home and neighborhood safer. If it’s time for an upgrade, explore home security pricing and reach out to Secure24 Alarm Systems to discover how our innovative ADT alarm systems can help.
Yakima Crime Map
A heat-mapped record of reported incidents over the calendar year, plotted by location and severity.
How To Use Our Yakima Crime Map
Our crime map provides a look at criminal activity in Yakima. Darker red reveals a higher concentration of police activity relative to the neighboring areas. If you wish to see a wider view, zoom out by tapping the - (minus) sign. Zoom in by using the + (plus) sign. It’s important to note that no area is completely free of criminal activity, and a fully equipped home security system is always a wise investment, regardless of where you reside.
Design A Custom Home Security System
Ready to improve your home’s security but not sure what you need? Take our simple quiz and design a system perfect for your property.
How To Keep Your Yakima Home And Neighborhood Secure
You may be surprised to discover there’s more criminal behavior in your community than you expected. Luckily, there are things you can do to better secure your home and keep thieves away from your Yakima neighborhood. Use the following tips:
- Become familiar with your neighbors: Build relationships with the people living around you and look out for each other. Quite a few Yakima neighborhoods have launched neighborhood watch organizations.
- Install a security system: Whenever an intruder sets off an alarm, it will dissuade them from lurking around your neighborhood. Exterior security cameras are among the most powerful deterrents, as criminals will take steps to avoid being seen on camera.
- Avoid leaving valuables in your car. Leaving your purse, keys, or phone in your vehicle can encourage a break-in. Whenever possible, take expensive items indoors or hide them away in the trunk or underneath a seat.
- Install motion-activated flood lights: Light deters potential burglars. By installing motion-activated lights near the garage or a back door, you can stop a break-in before it starts.
- Let friends know when you’re gone: Inform a trusted neighbor when you leave on a trip and supply them with a front-door key or door lock code in the event of an emergency. Don’t post travel plans on Facebook and other social media sites.
Better Protect Your Family And Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems
Don’t make it easy on criminals! Reach out to Secure24 Alarm Systems and find the protection you need. We are proud to be an authorized dealer for ADT, the top name in home security for the past 150 years. Give us a call at (509) 240-9777 or complete the form on this page, and we’ll install the system you want with automation, cameras, remote access, and much more.