The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Buxton Center, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Buxton Center

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Buxton Center.

 

Buxton Center, ME Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
A

$81,050

Cost of Crime™ for Buxton Center, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $344 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Buxton Center 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 Buxton Center, ME Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Buxton Center ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Buxton Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Buxton Center is 10.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Buxton Center, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Buxton Center for 2025 is $81,050. This translates to approximately $120 per resident and $344 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Buxton Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Buxton Center Compared to Other Cities?

Buxton Center, ME: $120
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Buxton Center is $120 per year, which is $345 less than the national average and $138 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Buxton Center:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $425 more than in Buxton Center.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $4 less than in Buxton Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Buxton Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Buxton Center
Cost per Buxton Center Resident
Murder
$2,210
$3
Rape/Sexual Assault
$24,661
$36
Robbery
$1,463
$2
Assault
$8,673
$13
Kidnapping
$896
$1
Vehicle Theft
$3,865
$6
Burglary
$2,755
$4
Theft
$18,523
$27
Arson
$2,267
$3
Vandalism
$7,702
$11
Animal Cruelty
$145
$0
Drug Crimes
$7,858
$12
Identity Theft
$33
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$81,050
$120

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Buxton Center, 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 Buxton Center totals $136,226 ($201 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $217,276 ($320 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 Buxton Center 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, of which Buxton Center has 1, have the same problem. Of Buxton Center’s 678 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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Buxton Center 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 Buxton Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4454
Robbery
0.0686
Rape
0.5999
Murder
0.0017
Total Violent Crime
1.116 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.275
Vehicle Theft
0.3682
Burglary
0.4479
Arson
0.1384
Total Property Crime
6.230 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0218
Drug Crimes
1.567
Vandalism
1.590
Identity Theft
0.0062
Animal Cruelty
0.0289
Total "Other" Rate
3.214 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Buxton Center is lower 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+
D
D
D
B-
C+
C+
D+
C
C
C
C+
C+
C-
D+
D+
F
F
F
D
D
D
C-
A+
A+
B
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Buxton Center 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 Buxton Center, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 84% actual proficiency versus 77% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Buxton Center schools on SchoolGrade

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