Caraquet Home Alarm & Security Systems

Caraquet, on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula, is not tracked as its own census metropolitan area, but New Brunswick’s 2024 provincial Crime Severity Index of 84.5 — above the national index of 77.9 — gives Caraquet homeowners a reasonable regional benchmark.

Last updated: 16-Jul-2026 · Crime data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics 2024, table 35-10-0026-01 (released 22-Jul-2025).

What does the 2024 crime data say about Caraquet?

Area (2024)	Crime Severity Index	Change vs. 2023	Rate per 100,000
New Brunswick	84.5	—	6,138
Canada	77.9	−4%	5,672

Note: Statistics Canada does not publish an annual Crime Severity Index for Caraquet; New Brunswick’s provincial figure is shown as the reference.

Without a Caraquet-specific StatsCan figure, New Brunswick’s provincial numbers are the closest honest benchmark available. As the cultural capital of Acadian New Brunswick, Caraquet sees significant seasonal fishing-industry and festival tourism traffic on top of its year-round residential base. Monitored security applies the same standard regardless of the season: entry sensors, motion coverage, and a 24/7 professional response the moment something trips, plus fire, flood, and CO monitoring through the Maritime winters.

How does monitored home security work in Caraquet?

Your home alarm system — entryway contacts, pet-sensitive motion detection, a digital keypad, high-decibel siren, and backup battery — connects to Canadian monitoring centres that never close. If the system detects a break-in, smoke, flood, or carbon monoxide, a real person responds within moments and alerts the appropriate Caraquet-area emergency service, whether you’re home or away. “Always On” technology keeps monitored smoke and CO detection active even when the alarm isn’t armed.

What does home security cost in Caraquet?

Right now, qualified Caraquet homeowners can get a complete home security system — an $850 value — FREE, with a one-time $99 installation charge and 24/7 professional monitoring for around $9 per week (36-month monitoring agreement required). See current promotions, compare home alarm & security packages, or explore home security across New Brunswick.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a home alarm system in Caraquet?

A professionally monitored home security system deters break-ins and covers fire, flood, and carbon monoxide around the clock. In Caraquet, monitoring means a trained operator responds to every alarm immediately — whether you’re home or away.

What does a monitored home security system cost in Caraquet?

Qualified Caraquet homes currently get a complete home security system — an $850 value — free, with a one-time $99 installation charge and 24/7 professional monitoring for around $9 per week (36-month monitoring agreement).

Does Statistics Canada track Caraquet’s crime rate as its own CMA?

No — Caraquet is not reported as its own census metropolitan area, so New Brunswick’s provincial figures are the closest official benchmark. The province’s 2024 Crime Severity Index was 84.5, above the national index of 77.9 (Statistics Canada, table 35-10-0026-01). Monitored home security doesn’t depend on city-specific data being available to be worthwhile.

How fast is alarm response in Caraquet?

With professional monitoring, a triggered alarm reaches a Canadian monitoring centre immediately, 24/7/365. A trained operator verifies the alarm and dispatches police, fire, or ambulance in the Caraquet area right away.

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