The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lisbon Falls, 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?

$878,968

Cost of Crime™ for Lisbon Falls, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $446 per household.

More cost data

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lisbon Falls is 14.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lisbon Falls Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lisbon Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 96 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lisbon Falls, ME see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lisbon Falls, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Lisbon Falls for 2025 is $878,968. This translates to approximately $179 per resident and $446 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lisbon Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Lisbon Falls, ME:	$179
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lisbon Falls is $179 per year, which is $285 less than the national average and $79 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lisbon Falls:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $366 more than in Lisbon Falls.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $63 less than in Lisbon Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lisbon Falls	Cost per Lisbon Falls Resident
Murder	$189,888	$39
Rape/Sexual Assault	$182,490	$37
Robbery	$6,948	$1
Assault	$35,429	$7
Kidnapping	$7,381	$2
Vehicle Theft	$37,723	$8
Burglary	$35,102	$7
Theft	$151,121	$31
Arson	$11,473	$2
Vandalism	$129,268	$26
Animal Cruelty	$973	$0
Drug Crimes	$89,777	$18
Identity Theft	$1,395	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$878,968	$179

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Falls totals $2,144,256 ($436 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,023,224 ($615 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 Lisbon 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 west 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 have the same problem. Of Lisbon Falls’s 4,918 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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Lisbon 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 Lisbon Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2508
Robbery	0.0449
Rape	0.6120
Murder	0.0205
Total Violent Crime	0.9283 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.933
Vehicle Theft	0.4953
Burglary	0.7869
Arson	0.0966
Total Property Crime	7.312 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0248
Drug Crimes	2.468
Vandalism	3.679
Identity Theft	0.0366
Animal Cruelty	0.0268
Total "Other" Rate	6.235 (B)

Individual Lisbon Falls Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Webster Corner, ME	A+	A+	A+
Lisbon, ME	A	A-	A
Durham, ME	A+	A	A+
Pejepscot, ME	A+	A+	A+
Bowdoin, ME	A+	A+	A+
Topsham, ME	A-	A+	B
Sabattus, ME	A	A+	A-
North Pownal, ME	A+	A	A
Brunswick, ME	B+	A+	B
Litchfield Corners, ME	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lisbon Falls 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
Camden, NY	A-	C-	C-
Nowthen, MN	B+	C-	C-
Corunna, MI	B-	C	C
Monkton, MD	B-	C+	C+
Windsor, VT	C	B-	B-
Norway, ME	C-	A-	A-
Oconto Falls, WI	A-	B+	B+
Richton, MS	A-	A+	A+
Rushville, IL	A-	B-	B-
San Carlos, AZ	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 85% actual proficiency versus 74% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lisbon Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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