Shediac Home Alarm & Security Systems

Shediac, home to the world’s largest lobster sculpture, 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 Shediac 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 Shediac?

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 Shediac; New Brunswick’s provincial figure is shown as the reference.

Without a Shediac-specific StatsCan figure, New Brunswick’s provincial numbers are the closest honest benchmark available. As a popular summer tourism destination known for its warm-water beaches and lobster festival, Shediac sees a significant seasonal population swing, with many vacation properties sitting empty for stretches outside the busy summer months. Monitored security is one of the few practical ways to protect a property you’re not physically checking on every week: entry sensors, motion coverage, and a 24/7 professional response the moment something trips.

How does monitored home security work in Shediac?

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 Shediac-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 Shediac?

Right now, qualified Shediac 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 Shediac?

A professionally monitored home security system deters break-ins and covers fire, flood, and carbon monoxide around the clock. In Shediac, 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 Shediac?

Qualified Shediac 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 Shediac’s crime rate as its own CMA?

No — Shediac 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). A large seasonal tourism swing leaves many Shediac vacation properties unattended outside peak season, which is exactly why monitored security is worth having.

How fast is alarm response in Shediac?

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 Shediac area right away.

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