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

Crime per Capita in Garland

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

 

Garland, ME Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$126,450

Cost of Crime™ for Garland, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $334 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Garland ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Garland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Garland is 13.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Garland Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Garland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Garland, ME see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Garland, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Garland for 2025 is $126,450. This translates to approximately $148 per resident and $334 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Garland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 18.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Garland, ME: $148
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Garland is $148 per year, which is $316 less than the national average and $110 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Garland:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $396 more than in Garland.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $32 less than in Garland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Garland for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Garland
Cost per Garland Resident
Murder
$15,643
$18
Rape/Sexual Assault
$32,009
$37
Robbery
$2,775
$3
Assault
$4,394
$5
Kidnapping
$1,127
$1
Vehicle Theft
$2,507
$3
Burglary
$7,435
$9
Theft
$26,448
$31
Arson
$1,715
$2
Vandalism
$21,679
$25
Animal Cruelty
$219
$0
Drug Crimes
$10,237
$12
Identity Theft
$261
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$126,450
$148

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Garland, 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 Garland totals $259,978 ($304 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $386,428 ($452 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 Garland 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 Garland’s 854 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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Garland 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 Garland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.1792
Robbery
0.1033
Rape
0.6182
Murder
0.0097
Total Violent Crime
0.9104 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.980
Vehicle Theft
0.1896
Burglary
0.9598
Arson
0.0832
Total Property Crime
7.212 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0218
Drug Crimes
1.621
Vandalism
3.553
Identity Theft
0.0395
Animal Cruelty
0.0347
Total "Other" Rate
5.270 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Garland 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+
C
C-
C-
A
A
A
D+
D-
D-
C
C-
C-
C-
C
C
D-
F
F
B+
B-
B-
C-
C
C
B+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Garland 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 Garland, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 80% actual proficiency versus 72% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Garland schools on SchoolGrade

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