The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Atkinson Mills, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Atkinson Mills

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Atkinson Mills.

 

Atkinson Mills, ME Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

A
C-
Other Crime Grade
C

$48,361

Cost of Crime™ for Atkinson Mills, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $763 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Atkinson Mills 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.

Is Atkinson Mills, ME Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Atkinson Mills ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Atkinson Mills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Atkinson Mills is 27.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Atkinson Mills Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Atkinson Mills varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Atkinson Mills, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Atkinson Mills for 2025 is $48,361. This translates to approximately $304 per resident and $763 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Atkinson Mills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Atkinson Mills Compared to Other Cities?

Atkinson Mills, ME: $304
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Atkinson Mills is $304 per year, which is $160 less than the national average and $46 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Atkinson Mills:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $240 more than in Atkinson Mills.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $189 less than in Atkinson Mills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Atkinson Mills for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Atkinson Mills
Cost per Atkinson Mills Resident
Murder
$11,320
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,566
$35
Robbery
$547
$3
Assault
$3,992
$25
Kidnapping
$269
$2
Vehicle Theft
$246
$2
Burglary
$3,574
$22
Theft
$11,710
$74
Arson
$437
$3
Vandalism
$7,065
$44
Animal Cruelty
$30
$0
Drug Crimes
$3,486
$22
Identity Theft
$120
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$48,361
$304

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Atkinson Mills, 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 Atkinson Mills totals $102,857 ($647 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $151,219 ($951 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the Atkinson Mills crime map, keep in mind that 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 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 Atkinson Mills’s 159 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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Atkinson Mills Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8742
Robbery
0.1093
Rape
0.5774
Murder
0.0379
Total Violent Crime
1.599 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.22
Vehicle Theft
0.1000
Burglary
2.478
Arson
0.1139
Total Property Crime
16.91 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0279
Drug Crimes
2.964
Vandalism
6.219
Identity Theft
0.0979
Animal Cruelty
0.0255
Total "Other" Rate
9.334 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Atkinson Mills is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Atkinson Mills.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A
B-
C+
A
C+
B-
A
C
A+
A+
A+
B
A+
B
A
A
A
A
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
C
A-
C-
A
A+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Atkinson Mills is similar versus other cities of the same size for 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
C+
C+
C+
B-
A
A
B+
B
B
B
B-
B-
F
F
F
D+
C
C
B
A-
A-
C+
D
D
F
F
F
C-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Atkinson Mills is less safe than the Maine state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Atkinson Mills, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 78% actual proficiency versus 71% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Atkinson Mills schools on SchoolGrade

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