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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$16,536

Cost of Crime™ for Frenchboro, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $597 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Frenchboro ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Frenchboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Frenchboro is 23.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Frenchboro Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Frenchboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Frenchboro, 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 Frenchboro, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Frenchboro for 2025 is $16,536. This translates to approximately $267 per resident and $597 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Frenchboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Frenchboro Compared to Other Cities?

Frenchboro, ME:	$267
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Frenchboro is $267 per year, which is $198 less than the national average and $9 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Frenchboro:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $278 more than in Frenchboro.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $151 less than in Frenchboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Frenchboro	Cost per Frenchboro Resident
Murder	$4,265	$69
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,456	$40
Robbery	$262	$4
Assault	$412	$7
Kidnapping	$109	$2
Vehicle Theft	$453	$7
Burglary	$584	$9
Theft	$4,109	$66
Arson	$171	$3
Vandalism	$2,275	$37
Animal Cruelty	$24	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,386	$22
Identity Theft	$29	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$16,536	$267

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Frenchboro, 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 Frenchboro totals $40,238 ($649 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $56,774 ($916 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 Frenchboro 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 Frenchboro’s 62 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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Frenchboro 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 Frenchboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2313
Robbery	0.1342
Rape	0.6535
Murder	0.0366
Total Violent Crime	1.056 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.80
Vehicle Theft	0.4723
Burglary	1.038
Arson	0.1143
Total Property Crime	14.42 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0291
Drug Crimes	3.022
Vandalism	5.136
Identity Theft	0.0609
Animal Cruelty	0.0521
Total "Other" Rate	8.301 (C+)

Individual Frenchboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bar Harbor, ME	D+	B-	D
Mount Desert, ME	B-	A	C
Seal Harbor, ME	C-	A	D
Salsbury Cove, ME	A	A+	A
Indian Point, ME	B	A	C+
Southwest Harbor, ME	D	A	D-
Seawall, ME	B-	B+	C
Islesford, ME	B-	B+	C
Cranberry Isles, ME	B-	B+	C
Seal Cove, ME	B	A+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Frenchboro is higher 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
Old Nauvoo, AL	C+	B	B
Owanka, SD	B+	C	C
Overview, PA	A+	A+	A+
Oswego, IN	A-	A	A
Oshanter, PA	A-	B-	B-
Wheelerville, NY	A-	B	B
Orviston, PA	B	D-	D-
Orrville Junction, OH	C	A-	A-
Orrin, ND	D	C-	C-
Oxford, WV	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Frenchboro is less safe 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 Frenchboro, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 87% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Frenchboro schools on SchoolGrade

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