- Norway tops iSelect’s Home Security Index, with strong safety metrics and low crime rates driving its score.
- The UK places seventh overall, reflecting solid digital and physical security but room for improvement.
What happened
New global index compares physical and digital home safety
A new global Home Security Index published in 2026 by iSelect has ranked Norway as the safest country for home security across a study of 32 nations. According to the research, the ranking assessed factors including burglary rates, cybercrime exposure, smart-home adoption and overall safety indicators.
Norway emerged as the top performer thanks to its consistently low crime rates, high levels of digital readiness and strong public trust in security infrastructure. The index reflects a growing recognition that home protection now spans both physical security and connected technology.
The United Kingdom placed seventh overall, performing well in several categories including smart-home adoption and cybersecurity preparedness. However, the report suggests that crime rates and safety perceptions influenced its final position, keeping it outside the top tier.
The broader study highlights how home security is evolving globally as connected devices and remote working reshape risk exposure. As more households rely on smart technology, digital resilience is becoming as important as traditional physical protection.
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Why it’s important
The findings underline how home security is shifting into a hybrid model combining physical safety with digital infrastructure. According to the report, countries with strong digital adoption and lower crime levels tend to perform best overall, signalling the increasing convergence of cybersecurity and domestic life.
From a financial perspective, the index reflects rising consumer spending on smart home systems, insurance and monitoring services as households seek greater protection. This trend aligns with broader growth across the connected-home and security technology sectors.
For policymakers and technology providers, the rankings offer insight into where national security ecosystems are succeeding — and where investment or public awareness may still be needed. The UK’s strong but not leading position suggests continued opportunity for improvement in both crime prevention and digital resilience.
