Burnaby Home Alarm & Security Systems

Burnaby is part of the Vancouver CMA, where the 2024 Crime Severity Index is 81.2 — below British Columbia’s provincial average — but this densely populated city between Vancouver and the eastern suburbs has some of the region’s tallest residential towers alongside established single-family streets.

Last updated: 15-Jul-2026 · Crime data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics 2024, table 35-10-0026-01 (released 22-Jul-2025).

What does the 2024 crime data say about Burnaby?

Area (2024)	Crime Severity Index	Change vs. 2023	Rate per 100,000
Burnaby (Vancouver CMA)	81.2	−8%	5,438
British Columbia	93.0	—	6,861
Canada	77.9	−4%	5,672

Burnaby’s Metrotown and Brentwood areas have become some of the densest concentrations of high-rise condo living in Metro Vancouver, a sharp contrast to the detached-home neighbourhoods that make up much of the rest of the city. Both housing types carry the same regional statistic despite very different practical security needs — shared-building entry points versus standalone garages and backyards. Monitored security standardizes the outcome regardless of building type: entry sensors, motion coverage, and a 24/7 professional response the moment something trips, plus fire, flood, and CO monitoring through the Lower Mainland’s wet winters.

How does monitored home security work in Burnaby?

Your home alarm system — entryway contacts, pet-sensitive motion detection, a digital keypad, high-decibel siren, and backup battery — connects to Canadian monitoring centres that never close. If the system detects a break-in, smoke, flood, or carbon monoxide, a real person responds within moments and alerts the appropriate Burnaby-area emergency service, whether you’re home or away. “Always On” technology keeps monitored smoke and CO detection active even when the alarm isn’t armed.

What does home security cost in Burnaby?

Right now, qualified Burnaby homeowners can get a complete home security system — an $850 value — FREE, with a one-time $99 installation charge and 24/7 professional monitoring for around $9 per week (36-month monitoring agreement required). See current promotions, compare home alarm & security packages, or explore home security across British Columbia.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a home alarm system in Burnaby?

A professionally monitored home security system deters break-ins and covers fire, flood, and carbon monoxide around the clock. In Burnaby, monitoring means a trained operator responds to every alarm immediately — whether you’re home or away.

What does a monitored home security system cost in Burnaby?

Qualified Burnaby homes currently get a complete home security system — an $850 value — free, with a one-time $99 installation charge and 24/7 professional monitoring for around $9 per week (36-month monitoring agreement).

Does Statistics Canada report crime data specifically for Burnaby?

Not separately — Burnaby falls within the Vancouver census metropolitan area, which posted a 2024 Crime Severity Index of 81.2, below British Columbia’s provincial average of 93.0 (Statistics Canada, table 35-10-0026-01). A metro-wide average doesn’t reflect the real variation between Burnaby’s high-rise corridors and its detached-home streets, which is why monitored security is worth assessing address by address.

How fast is alarm response in Burnaby?

With professional monitoring, a triggered alarm reaches a Canadian monitoring centre immediately, 24/7/365. A trained operator verifies the alarm and dispatches police, fire, or ambulance in the Burnaby area right away.

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