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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$34,532

Cost of Crime™ for North Newcastle, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $365 per household.

More cost data

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. North Newcastle ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to North Newcastle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Newcastle is 10.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Newcastle, ME

The total projected cost of crime in North Newcastle for 2025 is $34,532. This translates to approximately $151 per resident and $365 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in North Newcastle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Newcastle Compared to Other Cities?

North Newcastle, ME:	$151
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Newcastle is $151 per year, which is $313 less than the national average and $107 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Newcastle:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $394 more than in North Newcastle.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $35 less than in North Newcastle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Newcastle	Cost per North Newcastle Resident
Murder	$6,990	$31
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,306	$36
Robbery	$676	$3
Assault	$3,404	$15
Kidnapping	$633	$3
Vehicle Theft	$924	$4
Burglary	$2,278	$10
Theft	$3,947	$17
Arson	$646	$3
Vandalism	$3,500	$15
Animal Cruelty	$62	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,136	$14
Identity Theft	$30	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$34,532	$151

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Newcastle, 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 North Newcastle totals $87,368 ($382 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $121,901 ($532 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 North Newcastle 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 North Newcastle’s 229 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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North Newcastle 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 North Newcastle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5175
Robbery	0.0939
Rape	0.5982
Murder	0.0162
Total Violent Crime	1.226 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.328
Vehicle Theft	0.2605
Burglary	1.097
Arson	0.1168
Total Property Crime	4.802 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0456
Drug Crimes	1.851
Vandalism	2.139
Identity Theft	0.0169
Animal Cruelty	0.0367
Total "Other" Rate	4.090 (A-)

Individual North Newcastle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alna, ME	A+	A+	A+
Nobleboro, ME	A	A+	A-
Head Tide, ME	A	A+	A+
Newcastle, ME	A+	A	A+
Alna Center, ME	A+	A+	A+
Damariscotta, ME	B	A	B
Winslows Mills, ME	A-	A+	B
Orffs Corner, ME	A	A	A
Whitefield, ME	A+	A+	A+
Jefferson, ME	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Newcastle 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
Brandon Center, NY	C+	F	F
Brownville, AL	C-	D	D
Browerville, AK	D	D-	D-
Brohard, WV	B+	B-	B-
Bristow, SC	D-	F	F
Briggsdale, CO	F	D-	D-
Brice, IN	B+	B+	B+
Brems, IN	A-	B	B
Braxton, KY	A-	A+	A+
Brandon, TX	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, North Newcastle 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 North Newcastle, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 85% actual proficiency versus 76% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Newcastle schools on SchoolGrade

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