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.
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.
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.
@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.
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.
@@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'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:)
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.
@@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.
@@yossifhadad The poverty rate is almost 12% now, and Maine isn't the safest state anymore. The reasons for that are not permitted to be spoken here, of course.
@@Snakebloke let me gusee. maine took way more outsiders then they could handle, and these outsiders started ruining everything, right?. i know it is very childish to connect every problem in society to simply "outsiders have no respect to the place they're moving to", but i am not from maine so i can't know.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
@@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!
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
@@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
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.
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.
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.
@@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*
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.
@@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.
@@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*
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
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.
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.
"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)?
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 Yeah, Amsterdam probably is more "diverse" than Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, East St. Louis, New Orleans, Newark, Memphis, Gary, Cleveland, Camden, Philadelphia, Jackson, etc.
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).
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...
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.
@@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.
@@Frederick0220 Its cooler weather over in Maine correct? some people really can't handle the cold. That is why shootings go down in Chicago when they have a hard winter. Spring time - summer it sounds like popcorn.
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.
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.
@@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 💀
(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.🤨
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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 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.
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?
What I've always found interesting about Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont is their high number of state representatives per capita. Maine has 1 per 9,000 people, New Hampshire has 1 per 3,300. None of these states offer high wages for these positions. This creates an environment that forces these representatives to not only know you, but to continue to live and work with you. They can't be rich politicians living in the capitol wanting nothing to do with back home except for their votes. They have to come back and go to the same grocery store as you, send their kids to the same school as yours, go to the same library, same park, etc. They can't hide.
Its a part time job. I am a D but i can truthfully say our R state senator was a decent guy. he was in state office for a longtime.I called him about an issue and he called me back that night. Our latest D rep was useless. She campaigned, had a great resume, but did nothing. I sent her an email and she replied,but didnt really read it. She moved on to a job in DC. We now have an I rep. No idea how he is.
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.
Retired Seattle February 2020 to go overseas. Covid. So, went to Maine for a year with airbnb's. Hiked all through the winter as the snow was light that year. Wonderful place. If I was forced to live in the US, it would be Maine for sure. It is, in many ways, like dropping back to an earlier time in the US. But, people that like sun and warmth, it may not be for you.
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.
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. 🤣
Not entirely sure about population/population density and geography since Alaska is the least densely populated state, has almost half the population of Maine, and geographically colder with harsher winters than Maine but yet have a higher crime rate (a lot of lists has Alaska in the top 10 in terms of crime rate).
Alcohol abuse in Alaska is a major contributor to crime as the natives have big issues and those long dark days just have to contribute to depression etc
I lived in Maine, mostly Portland, up until the 6th grade in the 1960's and then went to College there and vacationed there with my kids every summer. Love the place. In the 1960's we among the many were poor people in Portland and petty crime was rampant. It smacked of a Dickens novel. When I worked and went to College in Portland in the 1970's the economy was a bit better and the old port area being revitalized. When I went back 5 years ago, Portland was like a mini-Boston buzzing with millennials, revitalization, cash flow and upward housing prices. Yes, it is a great place but at 68 now my old bones don't like the sub-zero temperatures I used to thrive in in my youth.
I hear and read people constantly complaining that crime is going up because of immigration and people from away. Yet, as you point out, crime was way worse back in the day when it was 99% white and quite poor.
@@nickhiggins5653 I was a kid but do remember petty crime was evident but can't remember violent crime although there were likely instances of that. I am sure a lot of it was unreported or obviously not something the police would follow up on like stealing pastries off of a Cushman's Bakery Truck when it was delivering (I did that once), or milk that was delivered to someone and on their doorstep, or what happened to me in the 3rd grade when someone came up behind me and stuck something in my back and said it was a knife and fished my pockets and took a dollar my mom gave me to buy some canned goods at the local grocery store and told me to count to ten and took off. People were poor and as I said it was sort of like a Dickens Novel.
I step into Maine. Had a great time in York, Maine. Stay on the small beach there in a nice motel, for three days. My first Lobster Roll there. Felt really safe there.
Hello Briggs, 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!
We all know why, but we also know we'd be censored on here if we said why. Unfortunately, Maine is being transformed, and will see its crime increase before long.
@@cornpop7176 And, paradoxically, we are the most diverse of all! More variety in eye and hair color. The TRUE people of color! Just remember: we never needed diversity. We never asked for diversity. We never wanted diversity. It was forced on us at gunpoint.
I knew what you were going to leave out even before I started watching, and you did not disappoint. Did you really think you were going to get away with leaving race out of it? Maine is one of the "whitest" states. Also, you conveniently left out the impact the large Somali "refugee" community has on crime statistics in Lewiston. Of course, it goes without saying that nobody will see this particular comment, right?
Mainer here. We have a very "if you borrow it, give it back" and "if you punch me, I will punch you back" mentality here. We come from very early puritanically moralistic cultural roots. It doesn't matter what you believe, culturally or religiously or politically, it is what are you doing with those beliefs that truly matter. We are mostly all working class schmucks equally squeaking by, so we get it when a crime happens to us, what that does to our sense of self security. We are educated, most people understand why you don't do wrong from a logically and reasonable sense of it all. We have an older gen compared to other states. We are the tailpipe of society; trends hit us last, so we have more time to think about the consequences of change. Some people in the comments are eluding to the fact that we aren't diverse. This is true, most of us descend from the Brits. When you share common traits, common ground is easier to find. Perhaps the answer there is to find common ground amongst the diversity found in other states? I am sure it can be found if you all come together and find common sense solutions and can empathize with each others differences and challenges. Oh! The air smells like trees and flowers rather than burning rubber and exhaust. I am sure this helps. Anyhow, take care wherever you lay you head. You'll figure it all out in time. Good luck humans!
Good work, Briggs, especially as this one lends itself to mostly positive observations. What makes the New England northern tier what they are is the Yankee culture. My mother's family goes back to the 1770s near Boston, we had, and people in small towns here, have the same traditions of local government by town meeting. If I seem to be saying that town meetings are always a love fest, no they aren't, there are frequent heated debates but seldom physical violence. The cities, like Boston, are not as quiet, but are less crime infested than in other parts of the US. The sociological content of this video was thought-proviking, so keep it up.
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
Maine is fast becoming a retirement state inexpensive land and homes and incredible beauty with a great coastline. It won't be safe in ten years with all the folks moving there to escape the city. A large number of potential victims will attract the predators pretty quickly
While there is a lot to do here, and the people are great, it is also expensive and we have really bad weather (especially in winter) here in New England
I had to comment on this one, lol. I have lived in maine since I was 10. Originally from Rhode Island. What I have found in maine....I'm only 43 btw. It's that a lot of the time we just just don't report things that happen because it's Joe's son down the road just busted your windshield, and you like joe.. Or your local deputy only patrols about six hours a day. Which was nice in high-school because in the morning there was no speed limit. Most people just seem to self police here. It works. Do we have problems...yes I see it...but we seem to figure it out.
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.
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.
I couldn't agree more, but then again if it wasn't so cold it wouldn't be so safe because it would attract a lot of undesirable ghetto types. So it's a tradeoff and sadly I don't know if there's a place in this country where you can find a place where you can get the great weather with very low crime rates.
Added to geography…it borders New Brunswick and Quebec’s Eastern Townships , which are low crime areas in Canada. And, and I can be corrected on this one, I think the average age of Mainers is above the American average.
If an objective study was done on Mississippi, it would show that you are misinformed. Don't come. It's a great place to live since there are few idiots like you here.
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
I lived in Maine years back, and still go back for visits -- Great State with Great People. You hit the nail on the head with this one. Now if they could cut the property tax rate a bit for people on a fixed income.
Over 65 property taxes are frozen. just passed that this year. You also get a homestead exemption. Taxes by town vary but that is how they raise $$. Schools are expensive and really not that good.
@@kennkid9912 Maybe I wrong but I heard that for people that move into Maine, even 65 or older, they would have to wait (5 ?) years for that to kick in ???? The town I lived in lost its paper mill years back.
Maine looks like a beautiful place to visit............ in the summertime, lol. The winters seem to be pretty harsh though. It's true that too many people in close proximity can lead to a higher crime rate but if you look at the actual numbers, demographics plays a large role in the crime rate as well, especially violent crime. Of course, the poverty level is usually the biggest factor in the crime rate. Combine those things with strong support for law enforcement and military personnel that you have in Maine and it usually is a recipe for lower crime. That's just fact. If you look at Maine's demographics and that of other states, it matches the violent crime rate numbers based on race, population, poverty levels, etc..
@@camlong89 I've heard that but you guys don't have to push the negatives with me, I'm not thinking of moving there, lol. It's smart to try and keep people away though, I wish we did in my state. We should have talked about the negatives and maybe we wouldn't be overrun with the West coast weirdos. I'm joking around but if you're smart you will try to make it so that your state does not get too popular and overrun with people from other states. Keep things the way they are because once a place gets too many folks from out of state, it gets ruined.
Because pennywise eats all the criminals.
That sounds legitimate
Sewer clowns
😂😂😂
Say the real reason
🤣
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 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.
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!
Surely has nothing to do with Maine’s demographics
@@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
94.2%. sounds peaceful
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?
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!
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
bro what happened in maine?
@@yossifhadad The poverty rate is almost 12% now, and Maine isn't the safest state anymore.
The reasons for that are not permitted to be spoken here, of course.
@@Snakebloke let me gusee.
maine took way more outsiders then they could handle, and these outsiders started ruining everything, right?.
i know it is very childish to connect every problem in society to simply "outsiders have no respect to the place they're moving to", but i am not from maine so i can't know.
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 RUclips any more, it's wild how you scum are all weirdly proud of it.
@CMG Why is that?
Yes
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.
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
Linda, are you what we call a masshole?
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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*
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 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?
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.
Not as of recently. It appears "safe" is a temporary feeling.
As a mainer, the reason is that many of us have lots of land and know someone with a backhoe
😂
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😊
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.
Was searching "Maine mass shooting" news and this is the third on the list😢
"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.
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
White as snow. Guess being much older population helps as well.
@CMG "okay".
What is snow? 😎
yeah thats why its safe and clean
I live in Maine most crime I hear on the news. Mass, CT or NY person arrested in Maine on drug charges normally.....
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?
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
Who wants to retire there? 😮
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.
Black or African American population percentage is only 1.8% in Maine, while it's 13.6% across the USA.
We have a winner!
I was thinking that?
@@Frederick0220 Its cooler weather over in Maine correct? some people really can't handle the cold. That is why shootings go down in Chicago when they have a hard winter. Spring time - summer it sounds like popcorn.
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 💀
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.
(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.🤨
Fabulous journalism. Thank you for your wisdom.
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.
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.
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.
@@OreoOreoCookie234lol no it's not
Love the videos of my home town, Portland, Maine.
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.
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
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.
You’re a lib for sure lol.
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
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 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!
There is one primary reason that Maine has such a low violent crime rate--DEMOGRAPHICS...
and people are too busy overdosing
Briggs: "Why is Maine so safe?"
I dunno. Midnight hockey?
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.
Lack of diversity. Lived there for twenty two years. Loved it.
What I've always found interesting about Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont is their high number of state representatives per capita. Maine has 1 per 9,000 people, New Hampshire has 1 per 3,300. None of these states offer high wages for these positions. This creates an environment that forces these representatives to not only know you, but to continue to live and work with you. They can't be rich politicians living in the capitol wanting nothing to do with back home except for their votes. They have to come back and go to the same grocery store as you, send their kids to the same school as yours, go to the same library, same park, etc. They can't hide.
Its a part time job. I am a D but i can truthfully say our R state senator was a decent guy. he was in state office for a longtime.I called him about an issue and he called me back that night. Our latest D rep was useless. She campaigned, had a great resume, but did nothing. I sent her an email and she replied,but didnt really read it. She moved on to a job in DC. We now have an I rep. No idea how he is.
Any homogenous white area will be nicer and safer regardless what the laws are. Same with Idaho and Utah.
@@manager4409 In those two states you've got the Mormon influence which has plusses and minuses.
@@manager4409 Have you seen the south...? wtf kind of comment is that lmao.
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.
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
the lack of the criminal and savage Amish people is the reason Maine has low crime.
Can't imagine why
Retired Seattle February 2020 to go overseas. Covid. So, went to Maine for a year with airbnb's. Hiked all through the winter as the snow was light that year. Wonderful place. If I was forced to live in the US, it would be Maine for sure. It is, in many ways, like dropping back to an earlier time in the US. But, people that like sun and warmth, it may not be for you.
when going to the up north lakes in the summer with family it really does feel like old times that can’t be replicated anywhere else
Population by race and ethnicity in Maine is 1.2 mil is white and roughly 24k is black.
I was there african not african american was most of them
Low poverty old people and low population density explains it you racist a-hole.
Im from Quebec and my dream is to live in Maine one day. My favorite place on the planet.
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. 🤣
As a person from Boston, Massachusetts, I love Maine.
Stay there and keep your diversity. We don't need it or want it.
Not entirely sure about population/population density and geography since Alaska is the least densely populated state, has almost half the population of Maine, and geographically colder with harsher winters than Maine but yet have a higher crime rate (a lot of lists has Alaska in the top 10 in terms of crime rate).
Alaska has Gold, and Gold makes people crazy.
@@Ironsja11 and it has a lot of natives, and natives can be quite crazy also
Alcohol abuse in Alaska is a major contributor to crime as the natives have big issues and those long dark days just have to contribute to depression etc
@@benjaminashery7728 So can white people.
@@benjaminashery7728 history tells us that
Homogenous culture, shared values, overall strong work ethic are just a few of the things that make for a wonderful place to live.
I lived in Maine, mostly Portland, up until the 6th grade in the 1960's and then went to College there and vacationed there with my kids every summer. Love the place. In the 1960's we among the many were poor people in Portland and petty crime was rampant. It smacked of a Dickens novel. When I worked and went to College in Portland in the 1970's the economy was a bit better and the old port area being revitalized. When I went back 5 years ago, Portland was like a mini-Boston buzzing with millennials, revitalization, cash flow and upward housing prices. Yes, it is a great place but at 68 now my old bones don't like the sub-zero temperatures I used to thrive in in my youth.
I hear and read people constantly complaining that crime is going up because of immigration and people from away. Yet, as you point out, crime was way worse back in the day when it was 99% white and quite poor.
@@nickhiggins5653 I was a kid but do remember petty crime was evident but can't remember violent crime although there were likely instances of that. I am sure a lot of it was unreported or obviously not something the police would follow up on like stealing pastries off of a Cushman's Bakery Truck when it was delivering (I did that once), or milk that was delivered to someone and on their doorstep, or what happened to me in the 3rd grade when someone came up behind me and stuck something in my back and said it was a knife and fished my pockets and took a dollar my mom gave me to buy some canned goods at the local grocery store and told me to count to ten and took off. People were poor and as I said it was sort of like a Dickens Novel.
Maine and New Hampshire...my 2 favorite states.
I step into Maine. Had a great time in York, Maine. Stay on the small beach there in a nice motel, for three days. My first Lobster Roll there. Felt really safe there.
Can’t wait to move to Maine it’s so beautiful 😻
Hello Briggs,
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!
We all know why, but we also know we'd be censored on here if we said why. Unfortunately, Maine is being transformed, and will see its crime increase before long.
yes, only forced diversity can increase the crime rate in Maine
White people are the only group of people that are told they need diversity
@@cornpop7176 And, paradoxically, we are the most diverse of all! More variety in eye and hair color. The TRUE people of color! Just remember: we never needed diversity. We never asked for diversity. We never wanted diversity. It was forced on us at gunpoint.
Such a shame. "Refugees" and big city transplants will ruin this state.
I knew what you were going to leave out even before I started watching, and you did not disappoint. Did you really think you were going to get away with leaving race out of it? Maine is one of the "whitest" states. Also, you conveniently left out the impact the large Somali "refugee" community has on crime statistics in Lewiston. Of course, it goes without saying that nobody will see this particular comment, right?
What's going on with Somali refugees there in Maine?
I saw it and you are correct.
Mainer here. We have a very "if you borrow it, give it back" and "if you punch me, I will punch you back" mentality here. We come from very early puritanically moralistic cultural roots. It doesn't matter what you believe, culturally or religiously or politically, it is what are you doing with those beliefs that truly matter. We are mostly all working class schmucks equally squeaking by, so we get it when a crime happens to us, what that does to our sense of self security. We are educated, most people understand why you don't do wrong from a logically and reasonable sense of it all. We have an older gen compared to other states. We are the tailpipe of society; trends hit us last, so we have more time to think about the consequences of change.
Some people in the comments are eluding to the fact that we aren't diverse. This is true, most of us descend from the Brits. When you share common traits, common ground is easier to find. Perhaps the answer there is to find common ground amongst the diversity found in other states? I am sure it can be found if you all come together and find common sense solutions and can empathize with each others differences and challenges.
Oh!
The air smells like trees and flowers rather than burning rubber and exhaust. I am sure this helps.
Anyhow, take care wherever you lay you head. You'll figure it all out in time. Good luck humans!
Lived in Maine for 27 years. Maine doesn't have the social issues that plagues the states with big cities.
"social issues," eh? Well... that's one way to describe them.
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
Good work, Briggs, especially as this one lends itself to mostly positive observations. What makes the New England northern tier what they are is the Yankee culture. My mother's family goes back to the 1770s near Boston, we had, and people in small towns here, have the same traditions of local government by town meeting. If I seem to be saying that town meetings are always a love fest, no they aren't, there are frequent heated debates but seldom physical violence. The cities, like Boston, are not as quiet, but are less crime infested than in other parts of the US. The sociological content of this video was thought-proviking, so keep it up.
You forgot, or were afraid to mention: 'CUZ IT'S WHITE!
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.
Maine is fast becoming a retirement state inexpensive land and homes and incredible beauty with a great coastline. It won't be safe in ten years with all the folks moving there to escape the city. A large number of potential victims will attract the predators pretty quickly
A report just released showed that maine, for the first time in years, lost more folks than came in (legally)
That's if they can withstand the Moose Bears and the COLD! Maine has a chance to hold up is our HOPE!
Land in Maine is not inexpensive. In northern Maine, sure, but it's too far removed for most people.
Maine is very expensive to live here
@@elizabeth-np1ol could it be any worse than New Jersey?
I hope to move to the New England area in the next few years. Looks very beautiful.
While there is a lot to do here, and the people are great, it is also expensive and we have really bad weather (especially in winter) here in New England
@Belly Dancer Em I live in San Francisco. Shy of Hawaii or New York city, pretty much anywhere is cheaper than here, but good looking out. ✌️
@@Goats_ you live in one of the few places more expensive than the Boston metro area
Very cold though
Long as you're not liberal, come on up.
I had to comment on this one, lol. I have lived in maine since I was 10. Originally from Rhode Island. What I have found in maine....I'm only 43 btw. It's that a lot of the time we just just don't report things that happen because it's Joe's son down the road just busted your windshield, and you like joe.. Or your local deputy only patrols about six hours a day. Which was nice in high-school because in the morning there was no speed limit. Most people just seem to self police here. It works. Do we have problems...yes I see it...but we seem to figure it out.
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.
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.
I can give about 95% of the reasons Maine is so safe. 😂
because there is absolutely no such thing whatsoever as a white criminal
96.4% really...
Poverty doesn't cause crime. Criminal mindsets cause poverty.
criminal indoctrination doesn't help either! :D
Culture of crime. Folks don't want to discuss the truth, now-a-days.
wrong.
@S Brooks Appalachia is the poorest area in America, but crime rates well below national average.
This is the most rediculous statement I have ever read John Dodson
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 love Maine, have considered moving their, but the winters hold me back. Too cold for too long.
I couldn't agree more, but then again if it wasn't so cold it wouldn't be so safe because it would attract a lot of undesirable ghetto types. So it's a tradeoff and sadly I don't know if there's a place in this country where you can find a place where you can get the great weather with very low crime rates.
A lot of cities with high crime rates have community policing as well.
Secondly is improper grammar
@@SSNESS huh?
Maines biggest threat is it’s close proximity to cesspools of big cities on the east coast which makes it likely to end up with transients
I’m a Mainiac!!! As Maine goes so does the nation!!!
Family came on the Mayflower 😮😮
How to buy property
Added to geography…it borders New Brunswick and Quebec’s Eastern Townships , which are low crime areas in Canada. And, and I can be corrected on this one, I think the average age of Mainers is above the American average.
Florida is also among oldest states yet it has a high crime rate so it’s not the only factor
The calming influence of Canada is the obvious reason. I’m surprised that no one has stated this.
@@thomasgrabkowski8283 yes. And Maine is cold and Florida is hot. Heat breeds nefarious activities.
There are certain cultures of crime that do follow genotypes. It shows itself everywhere they live in world 🌎
Would love to see you do an essay on how Mississippi got so poor, and why it remains so.
Thanjs for all your hard work too.
Have you ever been to Mississippi? If you do come, which you probably won't because you already know everything, DONT STAY!!
If an objective study was done on Mississippi, it would show that you are misinformed. Don't come. It's a great place to live since there are few idiots like you here.
Take Mississippi's demographics and place it in Maine and crime and poverty would be similar.
The primary reason for Mississippi's poverty can be explained in much less than an essay.
@@janellek21 folks hanging from trees? Crosses burning in yards?
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
The elephant is in the room. But you can’t talk about the elephant. And it’s a very dark elephant.
Bingo.
naw your racist my friend…that’s the only factor
After the shooting by Robert carrd….this video hits different!!
Gee i just can't put my finger on why the crime is so low.
I lived in Maine years back, and still go back for visits -- Great State with Great People. You hit the nail on the head with this one. Now if they could cut the property tax rate a bit for people on a fixed income.
Over 65 property taxes are frozen. just passed that this year. You also get a homestead exemption. Taxes by town vary but that is how they raise $$. Schools are expensive and really not that good.
@@kennkid9912 Maybe I wrong but I heard that for people that move into Maine, even 65 or older, they would have to wait (5 ?) years for that to kick in ???? The town I lived in lost its paper mill years back.
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
Maine looks like a beautiful place to visit............ in the summertime, lol. The winters seem to be pretty harsh though. It's true that too many people in close proximity can lead to a higher crime rate but if you look at the actual numbers, demographics plays a large role in the crime rate as well, especially violent crime. Of course, the poverty level is usually the biggest factor in the crime rate. Combine those things with strong support for law enforcement and military personnel that you have in Maine and it usually is a recipe for lower crime. That's just fact. If you look at Maine's demographics and that of other states, it matches the violent crime rate numbers based on race, population, poverty levels, etc..
Summer in Maine can be no picnic. Black fly season, followed by mosquitos.
@@cisium1184
I've hear about that stuff. It seems like most places have some drawbacks, no matter how beautiful they are.
Ticks, black flies, deer flies, horse flies, mosquitos, and more pesky insects can make spring and summer in Maine miserable.
@@camlong89
I've heard that but you guys don't have to push the negatives with me, I'm not thinking of moving there, lol. It's smart to try and keep people away though, I wish we did in my state. We should have talked about the negatives and maybe we wouldn't be overrun with the West coast weirdos.
I'm joking around but if you're smart you will try to make it so that your state does not get too popular and overrun with people from other states. Keep things the way they are because once a place gets too many folks from out of state, it gets ruined.
@@user-zz2rp2kb5p
There are exceptions to everything but poverty usually is a big factor in the crime rate. That's a fact.