The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Eagle Lake, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$205,381

Cost of Crime™ for Eagle Lake, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $411 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake, ME Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Eagle Lake ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Eagle Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eagle Lake is 13.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eagle Lake Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eagle Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 83 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Eagle Lake, ME see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eagle Lake, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Eagle Lake for 2025 is $205,381. This translates to approximately $192 per resident and $411 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Eagle Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Eagle Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Eagle Lake, ME:	$192
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eagle Lake is $192 per year, which is $272 less than the national average and $66 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eagle Lake:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $352 more than in Eagle Lake.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $76 less than in Eagle Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Eagle Lake	Cost per Eagle Lake Resident
Murder	$60,260	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,448	$35
Robbery	$3,520	$3
Assault	$12,965	$12
Kidnapping	$3,218	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,746	$2
Burglary	$14,668	$14
Theft	$35,531	$33
Arson	$1,230	$1
Vandalism	$23,911	$22
Animal Cruelty	$195	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,452	$10
Identity Theft	$237	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$205,381	$192

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake totals $583,394 ($545 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $788,774 ($737 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 Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake’s 1,070 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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Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4219
Robbery	0.1046
Rape	0.5772
Murder	0.0300
Total Violent Crime	1.134 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.412
Vehicle Theft	0.1054
Burglary	1.511
Arson	0.0476
Total Property Crime	8.076 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0496
Drug Crimes	1.321
Vandalism	3.128
Identity Theft	0.0286
Animal Cruelty	0.0246
Total "Other" Rate	4.551 (A-)

Individual Eagle Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Plaisted, ME	B-	A+	C
Wallagrass, ME	C-	A+	D
Soldier Pond, ME	C-	A+	D
Fort Kent Village, ME	D+	A+	D
Fort Kent, ME	D+	A+	D
St. John, ME	D	B	D
Sinclair, ME	D+	A+	D
Upper Frenchville, ME	C	A+	D+
Portage, ME	D+	A	D-
Jemtland, ME	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eagle Lake 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
Portland, NY	D-	D+	D+
Mohall, ND	D+	C+	C+
Moores Crossroads, SC	D-	D-	D-
Mount Auburn, IA	A	A-	A-
Mountainhome, PA	C+	C-	C-
Musgrove, TX	C-	D+	D+
Novelty, WA	D	D+	D+
Oakley, ID	D-	B-	B-
Panaca, NV	D-	F	F
Pitts, GA	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 86% actual proficiency versus 79% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Eagle Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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