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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$201,000

Cost of Crime™ for Monticello, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $577 per household.

More cost data

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

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

The crime rate in Monticello is 13.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monticello Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monticello varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 66 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Monticello, ME see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monticello, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Monticello for 2025 is $201,000. This translates to approximately $254 per resident and $577 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Monticello. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Monticello, ME:	$254
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monticello is $254 per year, which is $210 less than the national average and $4 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Monticello:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $290 more than in Monticello.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $139 less than in Monticello

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Monticello	Cost per Monticello Resident
Murder	$90,609	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,339	$37
Robbery	$4,272	$5
Assault	$4,604	$6
Kidnapping	$1,558	$2
Vehicle Theft	$2,296	$3
Burglary	$9,266	$12
Theft	$9,995	$13
Arson	$1,906	$2
Vandalism	$26,972	$34
Animal Cruelty	$223	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,711	$25
Identity Theft	$250	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$201,000	$254

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monticello, 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 Monticello totals $743,173 ($940 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $944,174 ($1,194 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 Monticello 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 Monticello’s 791 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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Monticello 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 Monticello residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2027
Robbery	0.1717
Rape	0.6117
Murder	0.0610
Total Violent Crime	1.047 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.440
Vehicle Theft	0.1875
Burglary	1.292
Arson	0.0998
Total Property Crime	4.019 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0325
Drug Crimes	3.369
Vandalism	4.773
Identity Theft	0.0409
Animal Cruelty	0.0381
Total "Other" Rate	8.253 (C+)

Individual Monticello Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Littleton, ME	A	A+	A-
Bridgewater, ME	D	B	D-
Blaine, ME	A-	A+	A-
Ludlow, ME	A-	A+	A-
Houlton, ME	C-	A-	D+
New Limerick, ME	B-	A+	C
Mars Hill, ME	A-	A+	A
Smyrna Center, ME	A	A+	A-
Mars Hill-Blaine, ME	A-	A+	A
Westfield, ME	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Monticello 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
Echo, WV	A-	A-	A-
Ulman, MO	C+	C	C
Twin Groves, ID	C	C-	C-
Turkeytown, AL	C-	D+	D+
Tunnelton, PA	B	C	C
Trujillo, CO	D-	D	D
Trimbelle, WI	C+	B-	B-
Tallassee, TN	B-	D	D
Falkland, NC	C-	C	C
Erie, TN	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Monticello 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 Monticello, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 84% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Monticello schools on SchoolGrade

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