South Andover, ME Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in South Andover in green. The most dangerous areas in South Andover are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is South Andover, ME Safe?

The C- grade means the rate of arson is slightly higher than the average US city. South Andover is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of cities are safer and 33% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to South Andover's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in South Andover is 0.1371 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for South Andover, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for South Andover residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which South Andover has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which South Andover has 0, have the same problem. Of South Andover’s 132 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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South Andover Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Andover residents in a standard year.

Individual South Andover Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in South Andover is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Andover.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
East Andover, ME	B-	A+	C+	C-
Andover, ME	B-	A+	C	C-
Newry, ME	C+	B+	C+	D
Hanover, ME	C+	B+	C+	D
North Bethel, ME	C+	B+	C+	D
Roxbury, ME	B	A+	B-	D+
Rumford, ME	C+	A	C	D+
Frye, ME	B	A+	B-	D+
Bethel, ME	C-	B	D+	D+
Mexico, ME	B	A+	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Andover is similar versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Plaisted, ME	B-	A+	A+	A-
Ralph, KY	C	A-	A-	A-
Rainsboro, OH	C+	D-	D-	C
Rago, KS	C	C+	C+	D+
Radium Springs, NM	D-	F	F	D
Raccoon Island, OH	C+	A-	A-	B-
Quinault, WA	F	D-	D-	D-
Queen Valley, AZ	A+	B+	B+	D+
Pleasant Union, PA	B+	A	A	B-
Ralph, MI	B-	D+	D+	C-

Considering only the arson rate, South Andover is less safe than the Maine state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Andover, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 77% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Andover schools on SchoolGrade

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