North Waldoboro, ME Property Crime Rates and Maps

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$13,849

Cost of Crime™ for North Waldoboro, ME

In 2025, property crime will cost $65 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in North Waldoboro in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much lower than that of the average US city. North Waldoboro ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to North Waldoboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in North Waldoboro is 4.532 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Waldoboro residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in North Waldoboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 144 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 246 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of North Waldoboro, ME see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Waldoboro, ME

The total projected cost of crime in North Waldoboro for 2025 is $13,849. This translates to approximately $32 per resident and $65 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in North Waldoboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 68.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.4%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in North Waldoboro Compared to Other Cities?

North Waldoboro, ME:	$32
Portland, OR:	$222
Eliot, ME:	$35
Maine:	$78
USA:	$136

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Waldoboro is $32 per year, which is $104 less than the national average and $46 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Waldoboro:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $222 per person, which is $190 more than in North Waldoboro.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $35 per person, which is $3 more than in North Waldoboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Waldoboro for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to North Waldoboro	Cost per North Waldoboro Resident
Vehicle Theft	$1,416	$3
Burglary	$3,900	$9
Theft	$7,291	$17
Arson	$1,243	$3
Total Cost of Property Crime	$13,849	$32

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in North Waldoboro, ME

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Waldoboro totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,849 ($32 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the North Waldoboro property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of North Waldoboro’s 437 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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North Waldoboro Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Waldoboro residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.221
Vehicle Theft	0.2092
Burglary	0.9841
Arson	0.1177
Total Property Crime	4.532 (A+)

Individual North Waldoboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in North Waldoboro is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to North Waldoboro.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Orffs Corner, ME	A	A	A
Stickney Corner, ME	A	A+	A
Waldoboro, ME	A-	B+	A-
Winslows Mills, ME	A-	A+	B
Washington, ME	A-	A+	A
Union, ME	A	A+	A
South Hope, ME	A+	A+	A+
Jefferson, ME	A	A+	A
East Union, ME	B+	A+	B+
West Washington, ME	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Waldoboro is lower versus other cities of the same size for property crime. 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
Proctor, OK	D+	C-	C-
Odd, WV	D+	D+	D+
Ogden, AR	D-	F	F
Old Salem, TX	D-	D-	D-
Oldham, MS	B	A+	A+
Olivesburg, OH	C+	C+	C+
Orick, CA	F	F	F
Pioneer, MO	C-	B	B
Platoro, CO	D+	C-	C-
Pollock, ID	D	F	F

Considering only the property crime rate, North Waldoboro is safer than the Maine state average and safer than the national average.

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