The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Dog Island Corner, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$32,915

Cost of Crime™ for Dog Island Corner, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $405 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Dog Island Corner 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 Dog Island Corner, ME Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Dog Island Corner ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Dog Island Corner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dog Island Corner is 14.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dog Island Corner, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Dog Island Corner for 2025 is $32,915. This translates to approximately $189 per resident and $405 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Dog Island Corner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dog Island Corner Compared to Other Cities?

Dog Island Corner, ME:	$189
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dog Island Corner is $189 per year, which is $275 less than the national average and $69 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dog Island Corner:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $355 more than in Dog Island Corner.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $74 less than in Dog Island Corner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dog Island Corner	Cost per Dog Island Corner Resident
Murder	$5,044	$29
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,575	$44
Robbery	$761	$4
Assault	$3,301	$19
Kidnapping	$289	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,501	$9
Burglary	$1,857	$11
Theft	$4,839	$28
Arson	$495	$3
Vandalism	$3,398	$20
Animal Cruelty	$71	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,425	$20
Identity Theft	$359	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$32,915	$189

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dog Island Corner, 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 Dog Island Corner totals $71,026 ($408 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $103,942 ($597 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 Dog Island Corner 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 Dog Island Corner’s 174 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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Dog Island Corner 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 Dog Island Corner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6606
Robbery	0.1391
Rape	0.7180
Murder	0.0154
Total Violent Crime	1.533 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.370
Vehicle Theft	0.5571
Burglary	1.176
Arson	0.1178
Total Property Crime	7.221 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0274
Drug Crimes	2.661
Vandalism	2.734
Identity Theft	0.2666
Animal Cruelty	0.0551
Total "Other" Rate	5.744 (B)

Individual Dog Island Corner Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Dog Island Corner is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Dog Island Corner.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Belfast, ME	B-	B	B-
Lincolnville, ME	A	A+	A-
Slab City, ME	A+	A+	A
Morrill, ME	A-	A+	A-
Ducktrap, ME	A+	A+	A
Islesboro, ME	B-	A+	C
Searsport, ME	B+	A	B
Youngtown, ME	A+	A+	A
Waldo, ME	A-	A+	B+
Searsmont, ME	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dog Island Corner 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
Requa, CA	F	F	F
McIntosh, SD	D-	D-	D-
McKinney, PA	A+	A+	A+
McNalls, NY	B+	B+	B+
McNally, IA	B-	A-	A-
Medicine Mound, TX	F	D-	D-
Meehan, MS	B-	A+	A+
Meighen, WV	B	C-	C-
Reily Lake, IL	B-	B-	B-
Rena Lara, MS	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Dog Island Corner 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 Dog Island Corner, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 81% actual proficiency versus 74% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dog Island Corner schools on SchoolGrade

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