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

Crime per Capita in Moose River

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

 

Moose River, ME Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$93,982

Cost of Crime™ for Moose River, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $766 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Moose River 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 Moose River's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moose River is 23.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moose River Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moose River varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Moose River, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Moose River for 2025 is $93,982. This translates to approximately $370 per resident and $766 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Moose River. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Moose River Compared to Other Cities?

Moose River, ME: $370
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moose River is $370 per year, which is $94 less than the national average and $112 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moose River:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $174 more than in Moose River.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $254 less than in Moose River

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Moose River for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Moose River
Cost per Moose River Resident
Murder
$35,372
$139
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,454
$37
Robbery
$2,346
$9
Assault
$8,585
$34
Kidnapping
$440
$2
Vehicle Theft
$1,780
$7
Burglary
$4,955
$20
Theft
$11,343
$45
Arson
$898
$4
Vandalism
$12,503
$49
Animal Cruelty
$69
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,127
$24
Identity Theft
$110
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$93,982
$370

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moose River, 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 Moose River totals $282,673 ($1,113 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $376,655 ($1,483 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 Moose River 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, of which Moose River has 1, have the same problem. Of Moose River’s 254 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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Moose River 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 Moose River residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.177
Robbery
0.2937
Rape
0.6139
Murder
0.0741
Total Violent Crime
2.159 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.622
Vehicle Theft
0.4526
Burglary
2.151
Arson
0.1464
Total Property Crime
11.37 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0286
Drug Crimes
3.261
Vandalism
6.890
Identity Theft
0.0560
Animal Cruelty
0.0365
Total "Other" Rate
10.27 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moose River 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
B+
B
B
C+
B
B
C-
C+
C+
F
F
F
B-
C+
C+
B-
B
B
C+
B-
B-
A+
A
A
D
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Moose River 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 Moose River, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Moose River schools on SchoolGrade

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