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

Crime per Capita in Center Lovell

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

 

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

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A+
Other Crime Grade
B+

$44,695

Cost of Crime™ for Center Lovell, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $320 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Center Lovell 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 Center Lovell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Center Lovell is 10.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Center Lovell Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Center Lovell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 86 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Center Lovell, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Center Lovell for 2025 is $44,695. This translates to approximately $140 per resident and $320 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Center Lovell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.5%

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

Center Lovell, ME: $140
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Center Lovell is $140 per year, which is $325 less than the national average and $118 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Center Lovell:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $405 more than in Center Lovell.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $24 less than in Center Lovell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Center Lovell for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Center Lovell
Cost per Center Lovell Resident
Murder
$4,793
$15
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,107
$38
Robbery
$1,854
$6
Assault
$4,459
$14
Kidnapping
$624
$2
Vehicle Theft
$1,231
$4
Burglary
$2,574
$8
Theft
$3,994
$12
Arson
$1,197
$4
Vandalism
$6,552
$20
Animal Cruelty
$99
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,186
$16
Identity Theft
$25
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$44,695
$140

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Center Lovell, 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 Center Lovell totals $92,130 ($288 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $136,824 ($428 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 Center Lovell 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 Center Lovell’s 320 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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Center Lovell 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 Center Lovell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4852
Robbery
0.1842
Rape
0.6240
Murder
0.0080
Total Violent Crime
1.301 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.410
Vehicle Theft
0.2485
Burglary
0.8870
Arson
0.1549
Total Property Crime
3.700 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0322
Drug Crimes
2.191
Vandalism
2.866
Identity Theft
0.0101
Animal Cruelty
0.0418
Total "Other" Rate
5.141 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Center Lovell 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
D+
F
F
C+
A+
A+
C+
C-
C-
F
F
F
C+
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
A
A
A
B-
B+
B+
A-
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Center Lovell 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 Center Lovell, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Center Lovell schools on SchoolGrade

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