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

Crime per Capita in Island Falls

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

 

Island Falls, ME Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
C-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$329,290

Cost of Crime™ for Island Falls, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $715 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Island Falls ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Island Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Island Falls is 27.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Island Falls Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Island Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Island Falls, ME see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Island Falls, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Island Falls for 2025 is $329,290. This translates to approximately $305 per resident and $715 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Island Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Island Falls, ME: $305
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Island Falls is $305 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $48 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Island Falls:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $239 more than in Island Falls.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $190 less than in Island Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Island Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Island Falls
Cost per Island Falls Resident
Murder
$73,350
$68
Rape/Sexual Assault
$37,956
$35
Robbery
$7,931
$7
Assault
$27,615
$26
Kidnapping
$1,768
$2
Vehicle Theft
$4,811
$4
Burglary
$25,082
$23
Theft
$72,031
$67
Arson
$2,821
$3
Vandalism
$48,002
$45
Animal Cruelty
$360
$0
Drug Crimes
$27,264
$25
Identity Theft
$299
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$329,290
$305

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Island Falls, 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 Island Falls totals $678,776 ($630 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,008,066 ($935 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 Island Falls 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 east part of the city has more 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, of which Island Falls has 3, have the same problem. Of Island Falls’s 1,078 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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Island Falls 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 Island Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8920
Robbery
0.2339
Rape
0.5807
Murder
0.0362
Total Violent Crime
1.743 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.90
Vehicle Theft
0.2882
Burglary
2.565
Arson
0.1084
Total Property Crime
15.86 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0270
Drug Crimes
3.419
Vandalism
6.233
Identity Theft
0.0358
Animal Cruelty
0.0452
Total "Other" Rate
9.760 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Island Falls is similar 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
B-
B-
C
C-
C-
D+
D+
D+
C
A-
A-
C
B-
B-
A
B-
B-
D+
D
D
B
B-
B-
B-
C
C
D+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Island Falls 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 Island Falls, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 81% actual proficiency versus 73% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Island Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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