Apex Home Alarm & Security Systems

Apex, a small community just outside Iqaluit, is not tracked as its own census metropolitan area. The territory’s 2024 Crime Severity Index of 415.2 — more than 5 times the national index — is a whole-territory figure, not one specific to Apex, but it underlines why monitored security is worth considering across Nunavut.

Last updated: 16-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 Apex?

Area (2024)	Crime Severity Index	Change vs. 2023	Rate per 100,000
Nunavut	415.2	—	31,272
Canada	77.9	−4%	5,672

Note: Statistics Canada does not publish a Crime Severity Index specific to Apex; Nunavut’s whole-territory figure is shown for reference only.

Without an Apex-specific StatsCan figure, the territorial numbers are the closest available reference, though they reflect Nunavut as a whole rather than this community specifically. Communities this size and this remote sit well outside the response radius of conventional southern-Canada emergency infrastructure, which makes any layer of monitored protection more valuable, not less. Entry sensors, motion coverage, and a 24/7 professional response the moment something trips, plus fire, flood, and CO monitoring through the north’s extreme winters.

How does monitored home security work in Apex?

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 local 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 Apex?

Right now, qualified Apex 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 Nunavut.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a home alarm system in Apex?

A professionally monitored home security system deters break-ins and covers fire, flood, and carbon monoxide around the clock. In Apex, 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 Apex?

Qualified Apex 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 the 415.2 Crime Severity Index apply specifically to Apex?

No — that figure is Nunavut’s whole-territory 2024 Crime Severity Index (Statistics Canada, table 35-10-0026-01), not a number specific to Apex. No CMA-level or community-level figure is published for a location this size. Monitored home security doesn’t depend on city-specific data being available to be worthwhile, especially given how remote this setting is.

How fast is alarm response in Apex?

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 Apex area right away.

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