The Secrets Behind Maine's LOW Crime Rate.
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- Why Does Maine Have Almost Zero Crime?
Welcome to our latest video about Maine's impressively low crime rate! In this video, we delve into the reasons why Maine stands out as one of the safest states in the US, with crime rates consistently below the national average.
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I like how the obvious answer to this and any other low crime area is afraid to be said, which every one knows.
So state it right here right now.
2A
In another video this same content provider observed that Maine is the “whitest” state in the Union. If you don’t believe that black people are the problem, try reading the FBI’s Uniform Crime report.
lack of diversity is the reason for low crime.
@@davew4930 whitest states are the safest
Because pennywise eats all the criminals.
He ate all of the joggers... so that explains his dancing skills now lol
That sounds legitimate
Sewer clowns
😂😂😂
Say the real reason
Maine is a predominantly white (93.6%) state. Most pickup trucks have gun racks. Open carry is legal in Maine, and you do not need a permit to do so. Strong community and proactive police force also contribute to the low crime rate. ❤Maine.
How is that possible? You lot always vote democrat. Modern day democrats are against every single thing you've listed.
The police are very involved with their communities here for sure.
Guns have nothing to do with it No ⚫️ people is the reason
Maine... the way life used to be
@@pkendlers Don't remind me! I've lived my entire life here and Maine is not the Maine I've known. Too many out of staters here now. Too much salt in the soup!
I sure do love how time can change anything and in the blink of an eye become outdated information
My brother in Christ Maine is still very safe, come try living in the Deep South
Surely has nothing to do with Maine’s demographics
Of course not. Briggs has made some awfully antiwhite remarks lately, has it always been this way. Not in this video, here he’s just ignoring the elephant in the room
@@CoolPapaJMagik You are a sad sack. I am sure you spend a lot of time alone.
@@CoolPapaJMagik LOL!!! You are a schmuck!!! Let me guess, you have a 9th grade education?
@@CoolPapaJMagik precisely what i was gonna say. It's amazing how people go out of their way to avoid the obvious.
It's hilarious when leftists go off on how happy the Nordic countries are but won't admit the basic demographics
When we (a jet full of vets, returning from Afghanistan) arrived in Bangor, Maine, the people of town lined both sides of our runway, shook our hand, fist bumped and smiled with heart felt, “Welcome homes”. In the airport there were coffee, cookies and free cellphones to call home. Now, from my perspective, it demonstrated why crime is so low in Maine. It’s full of wonderful people. I went back to do locums work and live there a while, because of that. While there the folks were still “good folks”. I recommend Bangor, Maine, wholeheartedly!!!
"the people of town lined both sides of our runway" 🤦♂
Sure thing, bro... airports are always super happy to have civilians line the runway when military planes are landing... especially post 9/11.
Bangor? Barely know her......
@@BatCaveOz Not landing, and you know it.
>90% of the population is white. This is the highest among US states.
How many girls did the vets rpe?
I heard it's because there aren't that many basketball courts and hair weave stores.
That's classic! I love it!
I live in Maine most crime I hear on the news. Mass, CT or NY person arrested in Maine on drug charges normally.....
As a 30+ veteran of law breaking I can tell you the reason is obvious.
Yea, one we can conceal and carry without permit and the other is demographics.
Is it Asian Folks with Samurai swords?
People aren't even HIDING their racism on CZcams any more, it's wild how you scum are all weirdly proud of it.
@CMG Why is that?
Yes
I've been in Maine for over 12 years and it's just a terrific place to live and raise a family. Cold ocean notwithstanding, the people are friendly, the education system is great, the environment is incredibly clean and, in my opinion, it's just about impossible to beat summers on the lake. Great video Briggs:)
And maybe bad guys don't like the cold winters up there, that's why it so safe compared to the rest of the U.S. ? 😅
_"it's just about impossible to beat __-summers-__ _*_all the mosquitos to death that eat you alive_*_ on the lake"_
FTFY
Let me guess the only thing that are Black are Bears!
My pretty one year old grand niece lives there. She loves to eat fresh mangoes.
@@scooterbob4432 Fresh mangoes in Maine?
Not as of recently. It appears "safe" is a temporary feeling.
I grew up in Maine but my family moved to Myrtle Beach, SC when I was 10. I moved back to Maine in my mid 20s and wow what a difference. I love my home state and don’t plan on putting down roots anywhere else.
its rough out there!
Well shit man. Dirty myrtle is just that now and days.
G-d between the two (my mother was from Charleston!)....I would choose Maine any day over South Carolina! Granted I know it's super cold half the year but Maine is better in my opinion!!!
@@kennethkuehnle9872 getting warmer every year! 😅 yay climate change?
@@jacobdarling1524 What part of Maine do you live in? Yeah... climate change could definitely make Maine a prime attraction in the future! I mean it's a beautiful state as is...been several times with my parents in the past!
Native Mainer here. Aside from the cities, it’s mostly older retired folks. We do get a bit of petty property crime in some areas. It is usually the local addict breaking in and rummaging through rich people from Massachusetts’ vacation homes. We watch out for our neighbors, though, and most towns don’t even have a chartered police force.
Why do people from Maine and NH hate people from Massachusetts?
@@Woongsuk20004 I’m sorry, what gave you that impression? Maine is heavily dependent on the tourism industry and we get a large influx of tourists in the summer. I think many Mainers don’t like it as they just want a quiet life and to be left alone. It’s a double-edged sword. I see it as a great honor that people want to vacation in this beautiful state and I don’t mind it as long as they are respectful.
Look at the demographics and crime rate and use some logic. Its not because of neighbors or social cohesion
@@Woongsuk20004they even call them Massholes lol
@@Woongsuk20004 being from Massachusetts myself, I can tell you they have good reason!
"As I've always said, most problems come from having too many people in close proximity: more people means more problems."
How safe, clean, efficient, and prosperous is Tokyo (a.k.a. the most populated city in the world)?
Briggs is an anti white shill
How many non Japanese has Tokyo got?
Amsterdam is one of the most diverse cities in Europe and also one of the safest; there are many other factors at play. Studies have actually shown that education healthcare and access to resources directly influence crime levels.
@@Interdimensionaltravelagent lmao stop lying
@@Interdimensionaltravelagent Yeah, Amsterdam probably is more "diverse" than Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, East St. Louis, New Orleans, Newark, Memphis, Gary, Cleveland, Camden, Philadelphia, Jackson, etc.
As a Blackman, I say it's because not many of us blank people live there.
😂
Was searching "Maine mass shooting" news and this is the third on the list😢
Born and raised in Southern California. Lived in Maine from 2010-2014. I was worried because I was told over and over again that people from Maine don't like people "from away" as they call it. They couldn't have been more wrong. I found the people of Maine (specifically Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough) to be the absolute most genuine, friendly people I have ever encountered. This is a wonderful state.
Closed minded rich yuppies lol
It's one of the few Eastern states I might like.
Unless you grew up here, dirt poor, in a bad city like Lewiston or Rumford. Maines called the vacation state for a reason, I'm sure it was pleasant for you and your money.
@@deenanthekemoni5567 No, I didn't grow up there dirt poor and yes, it was very pleasant for me and my money.
You went to the wealthy areas where a lot of non-natives live.
I live in Tennessee. We have one of the highest violent crime rates in America. It's largely because of a few neighborhoods of the major cities. I lived in Memphis for seventeen years. One of America's most dangerous cities. I now live in a small town called Parsons, which Briggs has actually mentioned in a previous video. The crime rate here is lower than the national average.
I'm sorry but we have to acknowledge the giant elephant in the room. What do you think the town I live in now shares in common with the state of Maine? It's definitely not because it's cold here in Tennessee!
Let's stop dancing around the truth.
The reason why Maine and towns like Parsons, TN are so safe is because they're both homogenous white areas. When it's white and/or Asian it's much safer than if it's other demographics. This is a fact. It's not racism. It's fact.
I love the fact that America is the world's most diverse country but that comes with its own set of challenges.
100%%%
Don't be sorry for stating the facts, unless you're in front of a whole bunch of woke liberals
I knew this would be the first type of comment on here. It’s because of poverty not race. Many rural areas in the Midwest and South that are vastly white have relatively high levels of crime due to poverty. However, it’s usually not reported due to those towns having such small populations.
Facts
@Kama Baronson That makes up only a very small portion of the Asian community. It like the Italian Mafia or white supremacists groups for white people. Overall the crime rates in both communities are very low.
Gang crime is so bad in black and Latino communities that those neighborhoods have organizations to try to prevent youths from joining gangs. One of black parent's worst fears is that their kids will start hanging with gangbangers.
Memphis is more dangerous than any city in California.
As a mainer, the reason is that many of us have lots of land and know someone with a backhoe
Crime rates are going up in Maine with the rise in drug use and immigration. In rural Maine, we take care of each other and self police to some extent. Southern urban areas are being overrun with our governor's new recruits, along with the crime that comes with them.
amen brother
Crime rates are not going up.
And the democrats will always blame it being due to non strict gun laws.
Just keep voting that guy in and your state will end up like most of the states that are now destroyed. Enjoy it while you can,it's only a matter of time.
@@davidmarks5400 Southern Maine liberals outnumber rural conservatives and vote in their democrats.
A Canadian from Montreal here, I’ve been vacationing in Maine for the past 40 years. It’s the closest ocean point from Montreal, approximately 300 miles through beautiful Vermont and the white mountains of New Hampshire. The coast of Maine is gorgeous, from Portsmouth NH all the way north. Ogunquit has a beautiful clean beach. People are friendly. Why is Maine safe, it’s pretty obvious. Homogeneous demographic, less density, colder climate, the last state up in the north east. Many wealthy people from Boston (only a 90 minute drive) own cottages along the coast. I have travelled to several places in the US and Maine remains my favourite place.
Old orchard beach is always full of Canadians in summer
I'm from Chicago I've traveled to Maine, New Hampshire to ice climb, hike and rock climb X 20yrs. I got lucky I made friend with people from Boston that rents a ski house dec thru match , 5k for season. I fly in , drive up white mountains fly home cry bc I miss it, repete. I wouldn't move to Boston. Only reason I'm still in Chicago is bc it pays me enough to have this lifestyle ❤️😁. Considering to move to Portland thought dam cute city.
USA had highest crime rate when it was its whitest. So "Homogenous" doesn't mean anything.
Quote from Wikipedia:
"Accordind to 2010 census, Maine has the highest percentage of non-Hispanic whites of any state, at 94.4% of the total population."
This can be just a coincidense. Everybody may judge by themselves.
Alaska and new Mexico have highest crime rate and both are only 3 percent black ..try again
@@BologneseJones on the flip side:
less than 60% white in Alaska
and less the 50% in New Mexico
Short daylight phases during winter in Alaska and alcohol plus high costs of living may also play a role among other factors.
@@zeisselgaertner3212 if not black and not white than who are the ones committing all the crimes man? Those asians doing drive-bys from their Teslas?
@@BologneseJones i do find alaska curious
New mexico..not much. Weve got loads of "new americans" pouring over i'll wager
@@BologneseJonesmexicans
I adore Maine. I live next door in MA and love to visit the State. Sure, it's a visually beautiful place but it's the people that make the difference
Good Analysis.
My family summered in Maine for 23 years at their Summer cottage on China Lake. It was such a beautiful place to be. The locals were very friendly. The only crime that affected us was property crime when we were not there. Vacation cottages were routinely broken into in the Fall looking for something of value to take to a pawn shop, but did not damage anything. I am sure they were very disappointed. I wanted to live there full time after I was discharged from the US ARMY in 1971, but the unemployment rate was 20 % and I could not find a job to support my family. I am sure that the violent crime rate in the few cities there was low because drug gangs could not tolerate the long cold Winters. Also the feeling of community was stronger because of the lack of diversity. When everyone looks like you, lives like you, and speaks with the same Downeast Mainer accent you do, people just get along better. It is actually a tribal community, but in a good way, because they look out for friends and family.
Man I would stock my cabin full of VHS tapes and CDs and Books, No one wants that stuff!!!!!
With are governor now diversity is what she wants and is using the tax payers money to get! Accountability and responsible are what is missing in most cities. Yes most of us are Friendly towards the rich out of staters that bought up most of are lake and ocean frontage.
They make are economy work. We would rather they don’t move here and change the political outlook, but they have. Low pay keeps a lot from moving here to live. One thing he didn’t mention is most people that live rural have a dog or two. Gun owner ship is very high in rural Maine! People do not need to go to a range to practice their shooting skills. Almost every weekend when the temp is above 50 you can hear people practicing. I think that makes criminals think twice before decide to comment a crime. Also we have concealed carry for everyone that’s not a criminal.
Who knew that diversity doesn't really work?
@@johndodson8464 diversity with assimilation I think will work. But that’s not what you usually get. Like minded.
I didn't know I stumbled into one of those contests to see how long winded of a way you can say the N word without saying it.
Gee, I wonder why my Maine is so safe?
because as the narrator basically said, it's a sparsely populated rural area. I double dare you to talk out of your ass and claim that Maine is safer merely because it's white.... then back down like a bitch you are when someone reminds you that white criminals exist.
@CMG look at the dumbass who felt like talking out of his ass while ducking the fact white criminals exist
Thank you !
Homogenous culture, shared values, overall strong work ethic are just a few of the things that make for a wonderful place to live.
White as snow. Guess being much older population helps as well.
@CMG "okay".
I lived in a few places over the years that were very safe. They all seemed to have a certain statistic in common with Maine...
Wonder what that could be🤫
Didn't have to do with what color the snow is by any chance 👀 (I'm a mainer )
Low poverty rate?
@@brianbaratheon It's too easy for so many people to make gross oversimplifications because, you know, racism. Maine is a sparsely populated rural area and that's why crime is lower. Anyone who says that Maine is safe merely because it's white has to explain *why white criminals exist* and *not a single one of these people in the comments section will address that*
Low density and low poverty rate?
Could be Maine be so safe because of a certain minority only making up 1.39% of the state’s total population according to a 2020 census?🤔
Why are you anti-black?
@@gytan2221 That person is NOT being anti-black, that person is telling the straight truth! Get it right!
@gytan2221 sometimes truth hurts. But fact is fact.
Im a hispanic person who's from Portland , the first half of this video was shot in my neighborhood and the start of the video is actually the corner of my street that i actively live on right now. We do have pretty big communities of different Asian and African countries because we have been a sanctuary state for my entire life. Its just cold as hell and lately the winters have gotten better but it was not always nice being here so as a hispanic person i can see why some people might not like long winters . Mainers value community and buying and supporting local companies . Portlands to some sense lost its way but growing up i would always hear Keep Portland local. We have just always been small and because of that and a calmer demeanor then places like boston or nyc and normal idea of common sense its an easy going place...... and we have aton of breweries and dispensaries so its a bit of an adult playground
You're the only person other than me who mentioned Maine has legal weed, I live in Montana(also legal) tho.
It's all demographics. (Almost all White) I live in Maine and it's great.. Almost zero crime :D One of the few states where you can truly feel safe
Yep, no such thing as a white criminal
Lmao
@@Mendoza1414 whats so funny pedro
He did mention demographics in the video. Lower poverty rates = less crime.
@@TBrewer64 The comments section shows how *unreasonably fucking stupid* these racists are.
They are claiming that Maine is safer not for the reasons listed in the video that Maine is lower poverty and is rural and hardly no one lives there, but simply because Maine has a majority white population.......... *when almost all states have majority white populations as well as the fact that white criminals most definitely do exist*
Love the videos of my home town, Portland, Maine.
Its like Briggs lived in Maine 200 years before he made this.. on point 👌
Everyone in Maine is incredibly friendly and respectful of each other. It’s a beautiful state where everyone seems to trust each other and live in peace.
Wonder what they all have in common...
We are all white unless you go down south to Portland , that isn’t Maine anymore😊
The 3 safest states are also the least diverse. They don’t have to deal with all the racial tension and identity politics. We’re not allowed to say that though.
you are allowed. if you continue to hold this point of view, then nothing good will come of it. it's up to you, stop pretending that you can't say what's on your mind, USA is the only country where you can do it
it's that thinking exactly that causes any "racial tension" you may be a part of
@@NewEnglandGaming413 yah its that way of thinking thats making 1 race commit all the crime and looting. Yup blame the white man. You are the problem not the people calling out for what it is. What a joke
That's the type of thinking that causes the racial tension. That's just a toxic mentality.
@@shmockette7158 I doubt that this is precisely the "type of thinking" that robs stores and rapes women
Not now
One thing i learned is that any city that doesn’t have a bus line, apartment complexes or low income living are generally safe areas.
And that's why nimby's don't want those things in their neighborhood. It sucks but it's true.
Open and concealed carry are legal in Maine without a permit. Any person 21 or older, or at least 18 and active duty or honorably discharged military, who can legally possess a firearm, is allowed to carry openly or concealed. In addition, Maine issues permits for reciprocity purposes.
Briggs, speaking of snow and low crime rates, a true story. When I was a young police officer in Washington, I took a burglary report from an apartment complex where a new large flat screen TV was stolen from the recreation room. After taking the report, I followed the tracks in the snow to the apartment where the burglar took the TV. Yes, really. It was recovered, no charges were filed but they were evicted.
Yeah it’s the “snow”.
Was this in Washington, Maine?
an interesting story 😯
Every snow helps the police.
More Maine content please 🙏🏼
I’m from NYC and in 2022 my family I visited Maine it was amazing and I have to say it won’t be the last time I visit Maine
Easy question but you can’t really say why. Because you could get canceled by CZcams
you would get cancelled for being an idiot if anything.
Everyone knows why. It’s similar to Scandinavia before the mass immigration.
So then say it
Yup
@@mistermood4164 Demographics
@@CloverPickingHarp what type of demographics?
@@mistermood4164 It's like 95% white
I've lived in Portland,Maine, since '87 (its 2023 now) and I'll never live in any other place ever again. Did you know that prohibition began here in Portland? The city fathers took all the booze in town..., stored it in city hall..., there were riots..., shit got burned and people died. Portland was also part of the underground railroad..., there are plaques around, mostly around the East End. Thank goodness I edit..., autocorrect said plagues. Big difference. 😅
Do you want to talk about how we look out for each other in Maine?..., three years ago when the pandemic hit I lost my job..., my next door neighbor died..., I got sick and lived in the bathtub for four days with a sleeping bag and a pillow..., I had things coming out of every hole I had..., my bones hurt...,my chest burned and I lost weight.
Anyway..., long story short..., when I was back to 90% after about a week..., I had to walk to the store and as I was walking back home a car pulled up to the curb..., rolled down his window and he called me over. He rolled down his window..., handed me a fifty dollar bill..., said Merry Christmas..., and then just drove away. This was three days before Christmas.
Thats what we do here in Maine..., we look out for each other when we can.❤🙂
The people in Atlantic Canada and Maine share a friendly laid back attitude. A small population with low poverty rate, and a community minded mindset results in the small town mentality.
Add also to the fact that Maine is a small town state and pretty rural too.
I lived in New Hampshire for a while.
Travel over to Maine or look at the demographics of Maine and you'll know why it's safe, just saying...
Or by Appalachia... its poverty and density that makes crime. Not race...
Maine is all very small towns. Even Portland isn't that big. Vermont is the same... all small towns where they know who their "problem kids" are.
@@redwolfexr Race IS a factor. Certainly not the only one, there are many. But it is one.
I live in Maine. It’s safe because it’s mostly white.
@@beewees9025 Everly have nothing to do about race it’s all about the environment that you were raised in and the programs that is available to help people
@@redwolfexr this is true the meth epidemic is out of control parts of Appalachia.
But besides that most of your crime in Appalachia property crimes petty theft stuff such as that you had very few murders in Appalachia.
Unless you're talkin places like Hardin Kentucky or hazard Kentucky which has a higher than average murder rate for small towns but they also have a lot of meth.
I think it would be too cold in Maine to actually want to leave the house to commit a crime.
lmsao Look at Chicago
he intentionally didn't mention the most obvious reason
Ive moved from New Mexico to Maine and what a drastic difference in safety. I lived with some family friends for awhile and they would leave their keys in their car and doors unlocked because it really was that safe. Also the people here are some of the most friendly people, even things such as political differences dont really get in the way aslong as you dont make it a problem.
Agree! I'm a true blue Democrat and northern Maine is infested with Trump supporters. When I first moved here, I always wore an Obama button on my handbag just to see what would happen. Nothing. lol Nothing happened. So I thought, okay, as long as they don't talk to me about politics and their obvious lack of morals for supporting a traitorous criminal, we'll be okay. :) And we are.
There’s a HUGE reason why Maine is a phenomenal place, and it lies in the prideful hearts of their citizens which is predicated on the culture they’ve maintained since before they were an actual state. I’d go so far as to say that all of the great things we love about Maine would disappear without them, just look what happened to parts of Connecticut (“Homicide” Hartford is a good place to start).
Ok, weirdo.
What doesn't Maine have ?
I can attest to this. Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven.
Falling apart.
@@2pugman diversity the bane of low crime rates
@@arthurbrumagem3844 WV 91% white
One of the poorest states
high crime
high drug abuse
Majority white conservatives
Moving from a humble fishing village in South East Asia to Maine, I was surprised how white the population in Maine is. People are friendly and neighbors are some of the nicest people I've ever met. Then I moved to Bay Area after almost 10years in Maine, damn my car window was broken, the garage door got yanked opened, U-Haul truck got stolen, human feces on the streets in SF downtown, trash everywhere on 101, everyone can get into school compound when sending kids and dismissal, people got robbed in broad daylight for their photography equipments...
It’s the whitest state in the country
I would love ❤️ to move to Augusta, Maine
Facts speak for themselves, even if people don't like you saying those true facts.
No sheet Sherlock.
How is it surprising?
THIS DID NOT AGE WELL ..
Did something happen in maine recently?
Isn’t is like winter 6 months there! I be afraid to go out in that kind of weather lol
Maine also has the loosest gun laws in the entire US
an armed society is a safe society
@@EJBing And a very polite one, I might add
@@EJBing lol, it’s not though. The USA’s murder rate is ridiculously high compared to other “developed” countries.
Does it? I was under the impression that New Englanders were anti-gun.
@@cptndunsel2670As a Mainer a lot of people have guns
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Have always enjoyed watching your videos. To learn about States and cities having lots of FUN with Briggs!!
Hope you, your family, friends, and online friends are well and enjoying life!!
Take care, be safe, and peace out!
Can’t wait to move to Maine it’s so beautiful 😻
Here’s to all the people who said Maine was safe because there are no black people there😢
To be fair Lewiston is the ghetto of Maine. Pretty much where all the crime happens here.
@@gutturaldarkness Yet it was still predominately if not completely white. So..... is the issue just black people (racial) or is it the ghetto (social economics urban poverty)?
Not all Americans know where New England is.
Funny story.
On one of my vacations, I met a California woman. We got to talking and she mentioned she once hiked cross country to the east coast. Considering the east coast goes from Maine to Florida, I asked her if she made it up to New England (where I'm from). She said no, she only went as far as Boston.
lol
Reminds me of when I worked at Raytheon down in Mass. years ago. Got into a bit of an argument with a friend about how many states there were in the US. He said 52. I said 50. So I started asking others and I thought I would get a fairly quick confirmation of my answer. The first 7 people asked said 52! The eight said 50. I wouldn't pay up knowing I was right. (Before the days of "smart" phones with no immediate source for a correct answer). Here in Maine now, would never go back.
@pine tree what did they think were the extra 2 states?
@@sashaa6175 I don't know. I even mentioned how people do get confused about it, that there are 48 contiguous states plus AK and HI, but it didn't seem to sway anyone. It's always kind of blown me away, because I've always liked geography, but not true with everyone.
@@pinetree2473 There are 52 US states because you have the first 50 (48 mainland and 2 outside), then the 51st is the rest of the world, and the 52nd the Moon itself with the American flag on it 💀
After growing up in SoCal and being in the Navy for a good long time, I had some eye-openers when I got stationed in small-town Downeast Maine. First time I went to pull out my ID when I wrote a check at the local mini-grocery store, I got, "Oh, no, we don't need that. We know where you live." Okay. Both cool and creepy. Seriously, though, I love love love Maine.
why would you need to show your ID in a grocery store?
@@Feroxing12 In the olden days before universal debit cards, if we didn't have the cash, we wrote personal checks in grocery stores, and in the places I grew up, you needed to show ID when you did that.
Stationed at the P-3 NAS?
@@scottwolf8633 If you're referring to the Naval Air Station in Brunswick, no, though I did have orders there before they got abruptly changed to a place many hours' drive up the coast to get to. I was quite pissed off initially, but soon was grateful.
@@Feroxing12 Read it again. The answer is in the comment.
Maine is safe because it's very far out the way, and doesn't have a lot that attracts the younger, rowdy and dangerous crowds. Also there's a VERY strong sense of community statewide. It's almost like Japan in that sense. It's amazing.
My brother and I back in 2014 spent the weekend in New York City to celebrate his birthday and we walked into a neighborhood store and I immediately started talking to the lady behind the counter. She looked at me and asked, "Where are you from?", and I said, "Maine", and said, "We need more Maine in NYC!". She said that because I took an interest in her and her store. We love to chat in Maine whenever we go. LOL
Thank you
As a 20+ year veteran of law enforcement, I can tell you it’s because of the lower population density, colder weather, and demographics.
Demographics like +93% caucasian.
Or demographics, density and weather.
Far less people who celebrate criminality
i think its mainly white people over there
are there drive by shootings of rival white gangs in trailer parks. I'm sure it can happen once in a blue moon, but is it an epidemic as you would find in impoverished urban areas?
I'm not even gonna watch the video because we all know the answer to this question already and there's no way he even mentions it in the video.
same
I moved from Arizona to Maine and it's night/day difference... but not everything is better, for example it's hard to find skilled tradesmen here because of the "brain drain." I would consider doing a video essay on the brain drain, and where those skilled young apprentices are going, because it is NOT HERE in Maine, unfortunately :(
Liberalism is the disease that ruins states.
Can't imagine why
Briggs, its okay to be White and its okay to say Maine is a White state... 🙂
It’s not okay to say that good way to get canceled
White Unity Every Opportunity
Maine has the oldest median age of any state. Crime rates are lowest among the older people for every race. Even minorities.
You won’t ever here this on Fox News though.
Yeah till global warming gets worse then everyone gonna go to Maine.
You guys aren't white, you're Pink. No such thing as a white person.🤣
Maine is becoming dangerous now with drugs and crime, overcrowded hospitals and mass homelessness. And getting noticeably worse every year.
I love reading his peoples answers of why they think man is so safe and it’s staring him right in the face Maine is so safe because it’s white it’s 96% white that’s why you’re safe there don’t be ashamed of who you are people spread the word
Agree 100%.
ANd if they try to make the arguement about WV, all you have to say is "homocide rate" and it doesn't even compare to more darker populated states.
Agree 100%, but don't forget to always capitalize 'White'.
But, 1% of the population is black.
I live in a 94 percent white town in the midwest. Last murder was 7 years ago and was a domestic dispute. Only crime here is a DUI here or there.
Southern Maine and northern Maine are two very different places…
It probably has something to do with the absence of "people who annoy you" in Maine. -- meowmeowmeow.
Lol..awesome comment!
In other words Chris Rock would love it!
And a mass shooting happened 3 months ago. Aged like milk
Briggs there's no secret! There's no secret man...
secret is the racists here in the comments section who ignore that maine is rural and sparsely populated, and claim it's because of white people, then they back down when you remind them that white criminals exist.
Hmmmmm…. To say it? Or not to say it? That is the question.
yeah, go ahead and out yourself as a racist dumbass. go ahead and ignore what the narrator said about maine having low poverty and being sparsely populated and rural, and instead make a gross oversimplification about race....while forgetting that white criminals most definitely do exist and also most states with the exception of hawaii have white majorities. go ahead and out yourself like the racist fucking idiot you are. don't half ass it. bitch.
Maine Safety is an issue that binds the folks together...No town or city is perfect but because the residents want that cohesive union with their neighbors, safety is a primary point that carries forward year after year.
(3:45) "Maine has a low poverty rate"
That is actually not true and having lived in Maine my entire life, I would know. In fact, Maine is one of the poorest states in the union. The average median income is only $35,000 and despite having a healthy ecosystem, we pay the highest state and federal taxes in the nation at 20%. Bills are often high as well and the average mainer puts 65% of their income towards bills alone depending on their county. No, we're not rich by any stretch, but we just know how to live within our means/budget. Another issue is job labor. Because 75%+ jobs are labor jobs in our state; most of which are strenuous, many end up with injuries when they age and have to supplement their health due to injuries or disabilities. Maine also struggles (and has struggled) with food shortages (food deserts); especially our local markets. This is due to supply chain issues, lack of workforce and incentives for businesses to setup shop in our state.
There were other inaccuracies in your video, but this topic seemed the most relevant to address.🤨
Briggs: "Why is Maine so safe?"
I dunno. Midnight hockey?
Lack of diversity. Lived there for twenty two years. Loved it.
Fellow Mainer here and I would say one of the biggest aspects in this is the ability for us to get out into the woods and “get away.” Maine is 90% tress still to this day so we have clean air and tons of things to do outside to keep people occupied. Live and let live baby. That’s why our slogan used to be “the way life should be” until Janet dumb a** mills came in and started ruining this state
Let's just say maine has a low crime rate due to their lack of EQUITY.
Actually I think it is their lack of diversity.
Also the gun laws are very relaxed in Maine, and a lot people there have guns. I think that also helps.
That have nothing to do with anything
I lost all my guns in a tragic boating accident.Just like most people up here.
@@leetillson8622 I was also on the same boat. I'm lucky to be alive but my pistol brace didn't make it.
@@bananaboat1808 yes I remember you. I was surprised their were so many people on that boat.
@@justincaver324 It does a lot actually.. Discipline and self defense goes a long way Justin.
I was born in Caribou Maine and I didnt even know this!
Not so safe feeling right now…
44 years in small town ME. It is always a disappointment when city folk or out of staters move into your neighborhood. They don’t understand the how to be a neighbor.
People from away are ruining Eastport
yep, same issues in Arizona. They don't participate in even being a neighbor, they don't behave as if they are even in the same community as you and they are socially conditioned to stay to themselves.
@@woxyroxme theyre ruining the whole state
I bet you’ve never even been out of The County.
@@wicked-smaht Your state would go broke without outsiders. Logging, fishing and maple syrup - that’s all Maine has except for the state jobs where miserable people work 35 years for a pension.
I live in Louisiana, which is Maines' evil twin. Crime is very high down here, especially in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Plus pollution because of all our heavy industrial chemical plants down here. Great place for jobs, though. I hope to live in Maine someday. Hope they won't mind😅
Complete opposite demographics. Louisiana the most african american state in the USA by percentage and maine Is the whitest state by percentage.
That's me shoveling snow at 8:25
760 comments when I posted this. But in the Brigg's sort by top comments list, you can't find anything about the low number of a certain demographic. And when you go to the sort by recent comments list it is like 95% focus on the lack of a particular segment of American society. I have pointed out Brigg's prejudices, well, not a whole lot of times. But enough for him (excuse the gender assumption) to just ban my comments like the book burner A hole he consistently proves himself to be.
Do I really need to sit through 9 minutes of somebody skirting around the obvious?
GUESS SO. I know before watching.
No , you could literally watch anything else.
@@cardellspencer4242 I watched it all. Maine looks a lovely place for some reason or another.
Hmmm come on Donny what's the obvious? Don't be scared.
@@donfatale love it when blatantly racist people try to use the "but demographics" excuse without fully understanding the context behind it and just use it as a racially motivated argument.
So I am African American and I will say it, the crime rate is low in Maine because of the lack of Black People. I grew up in Philly my whole life, while also being raised most of my childhood in the Projects. I love my fellow brother's & Sista's, but we have to do better in our communities. Moreover, other races have crime amongst themselves as well, but not to the degree in our black communities. In Addition, IMO the killers and drug dealers makeup a small percentage in our communities and outshine most of the hardworking families out here trying to make it.
I am looking into moving into Maine because I like the slow way of life and it's seems more feasible long term. I have come to appreciate boredom at it's finest. I want to move somewhere along the coast or near a lake.
I'm so glad everybody seems to be waking up, and realizing the truth
White people live there
briggs doesnt live around bleks
European Unity Every Opportunity
@@JohnDoe-sx2zk that's why no one will address the fact that yt criminals exist.
@@OreoCookie324lol no it's not
Been going up to ME for decades. The reason is simple. The people in ME are, brought up the way we were brought up in the 50's. They learn from a young age to do what is right, correct without prejudice. Case in point. I was ridding towards the Lakes region on my motorcycle. Had just left Houlton and after a couple of hours of ridding just pulled over to check the map, no gps on the bike. I was clearly standing with an open map in my hands. The first vehicle that came by stopped, a semi, it took him about 10 min to back up to where I was. He came over to me, said do not worry. We will figure a way to get the bike on my trailer and I will take you to the nearest HD dealer. I was shocked to see such care and concern from a perfect stranger. That is ME, and that is why I want to move there. The people are real.
the reason is that's it's all white people. The more white a place is, the safer it is - plain and simple.
This is very nice behavior of people. I'm not from the US but I like this... real American people are helpful and kind... it's a big shame that things have changed a lot in some states of the US... stay who you are... honest, kind, loving, faithful.
Or he just saw that you were on a Harley and figured you either broke down or were getting ready to break down!
Harleys are cool but you need to be a mechanic to ride one.
Blah blah blah... in other words, it's 98% white. Thought I'd distill all that word salad for you.
So they were brought up by white people teaching Christian values. Cmon don’t be a Woke coward, say the truth.
Because it's too cold for criminals.
What the media doesn't tell you is that Maine has a growing drug and homeless problem in places like Bangor and Portland. I've lived in Maine for the last 31 years and I'm seeing those problems getting worse.
I feel like you glossed over why Maine has such a strong sense of community, perhaps in your next video you can explore factors behind social cohesion and high trust?
Robert Putnam has good research on this.
i have been born and raised and lived here most of my life in central maine having gone elswhere i always came back because of the safety and security it provides, theres not alot of folks in the community i live in and we dont have to keep our doors locked. i wouldnt want to live anywhere else
I would love to visit Maine, but only in the Summer.
A certain demo that does over 50% of violent crimes in America is massively under-represented here. But I know that facts and stats and reality are not supposed to be acknowledged in this day and age. If they were acknowledged, we might just actually have to deal with reality
I moved to Bedford, NH in June 1997 and took the keys to the house from the Realtor. 4 years later we sold that house and we had to look around to find those keys because we had never locked our doors in all the time we lived there. Crime was virtually non existent. When we got our first local news paper delivery there were 2 police reports for the week. The first one was that someone had put peanut butter on a door knob as a prank. The second call was from a woman who called the police because a stranger was ringing her doorbell. It turned out that she had put her purse on the roof of her car while loading her groceries and drove off like that. A man saw the purse fall off her car, read the address on her drivers license and drove to her house to return the purse with all her money and credit cards. And that was all the police activity for the week.
New Hampshire swaps with Maine and Vermont for states with the lowest crime rates. They have similar cultures, demographics, and population densities.
@@TwoWolves in other words, these are the whitest states and hence the safest
Fact
According to the census bureau Bedford is 93% white, that's why peanut butter laden door knobs are the most heinous thing going on there.
I live in NH since 1999 and I totally agree with what you said. I love it here, I would never move to any other state. It helps that I love winter!
You left out one, important, statistic... Maine is FULL of Legal Gun Owners, who carry. Like many other states, who aren't antigun. You tend to keep yourself straight when you don't know who's packing and who's not. Lol.
Yet for some reason that doesn't seem to work in most other states.
@@lacee7494 because they let criminal scumbags keep their guns
Yeah seems to be another factor playing a bigger part 👀
and....funny how almost NO licensed CC owners are EVER charged with murders, mass shootings and so on. The % are minuscule per caoita.
That is true across ethnic and race lines as well.
More women, AND women of color , are buying and carrying here in NC, for example...👍
@Lacee Maine families don't teach their kids to be thugs. It's communal here and there are a lot of guns. I went to an auction last year with a friend of mine and he was packing heat. No one knew he had a gun on him. No one needs to know unless they want to f8ck around and find out. 🤣