Maine Home Security Guide

Maine has an overall crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 residents (2024 FBI data). Violent crime is exceptionally low at 1.00 per 1,000 - about 72% below the national average. Property crime is 11.42 per 1,000. Maine is one of the safest states in America for violent crime, though Bangor and Augusta have surprisingly high property crime rates.

Maine is very safe for violent crime - your chance of becoming a victim is just 1 in 999. However, property crime varies significantly by city. Bangor and Augusta have unexpectedly high theft rates for their size. Coastal Maine, the southern suburbs, and rural areas are very safe overall. Portland has moderate crime for a city its size.

Bangor and Augusta both experience high property crime rates, particularly theft. As regional centers, they draw people from surrounding areas and have more retail concentration. Augusta, as the state capital, sees transient population. The good news is violent crime remains low in both cities.

DIY systems like SimpliSafe and Ring are popular in Maine because they work well in rural areas with cellular monitoring. ADT has presence in Portland and larger cities. Local companies like Maine Security provide personalized service and understand seasonal home needs common in Maine.

Maine vacation homes benefit from cellular monitoring (no internet needed when away), freeze sensors to alert you of heating failures, long-range driveway sensors, and battery backup systems. Smart thermostats that work with security systems can prevent frozen pipes. Motion-activated cameras capture any unusual activity.