Assault per Capita in Dedham
The map below shows assault per 1,000 Dedham residents.
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A+
Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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A |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Dedham.
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Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in Dedham in green. The most dangerous areas in Dedham 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 Dedham, ME Safe?
The A+ grade means the rate of assault is much lower than the average US city. Dedham is in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning 1% of cities are safer and 99% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Dedham's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of assault in Dedham is 0.1910 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Interpreting the Assault Maps
When looking at the assault map for Dedham, remember that the rate of assault 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 assault rate map do not always indicate danger for Dedham residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Dedham 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 Dedham has 0, have the same problem. Of Dedham’s 172 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Dedham residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.1910 |
Robbery |
0.0851 |
Rape |
0.5874 |
Murder |
0.0252 |
Total Violent Crime |
0.8885 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
4.949 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.2536 |
Burglary |
0.8662 |
Arson |
0.1333 |
Total Property Crime |
6.202 (A) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0316 |
Drug Crimes |
1.255 |
Vandalism |
3.143 |
Identity Theft |
0.0148 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0290 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.473 (A-) |
Individual Dedham Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of assault in Dedham is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Dedham.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Assault Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | A+ | |
A | A+ | A | A+ | |
A | A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | A | |
A | A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | A- | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Dedham is lower versus other cities of the same size for assault. 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 | Assault Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C | C | C | C- | |
B | A- | A- | A | |
D | D | D | D | |
B- | B- | B- | B | |
B- | C+ | C+ | B- | |
F | F | F | F | |
A- | A- | A- | A | |
B | C | C | C | |
C | B+ | B+ | B- |
Considering only the assault rate, Dedham is safer than the Maine state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Dedham, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 90% actual proficiency versus 83% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dedham schools on SchoolGrade
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