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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$41,219

Cost of Crime™ for Pemaquid Harbor, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $1,035 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Pemaquid Harbor ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Pemaquid Harbor's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pemaquid Harbor is 23.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pemaquid Harbor, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Pemaquid Harbor for 2025 is $41,219. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,035 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Pemaquid Harbor. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pemaquid Harbor Compared to Other Cities?

Pemaquid Harbor, ME:	$491
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pemaquid Harbor is $491 per year, which is $26 more than the national average and $233 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pemaquid Harbor:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $54 more than in Pemaquid Harbor.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $375 less than in Pemaquid Harbor

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pemaquid Harbor	Cost per Pemaquid Harbor Resident
Murder	$18,462	$220
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,033	$36
Robbery	$503	$6
Assault	$6,149	$73
Kidnapping	$177	$2
Vehicle Theft	$582	$7
Burglary	$3,334	$40
Theft	$1,375	$16
Arson	$284	$3
Vandalism	$3,581	$43
Animal Cruelty	$20	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,695	$44
Identity Theft	$25	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$41,219	$491

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pemaquid Harbor, 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 Pemaquid Harbor totals $138,368 ($1,647 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $179,587 ($2,138 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 Pemaquid Harbor 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 Pemaquid Harbor’s 84 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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Pemaquid Harbor 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 Pemaquid Harbor residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.549
Robbery	0.1905
Rape	0.5954
Murder	0.1170
Total Violent Crime	3.452 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.162
Vehicle Theft	0.4476
Burglary	4.375
Arson	0.1400
Total Property Crime	8.125 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0348
Drug Crimes	5.946
Vandalism	5.967
Identity Theft	0.0382
Animal Cruelty	0.0316
Total "Other" Rate	12.02 (D+)

Individual Pemaquid Harbor Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pemaquid, ME	C+	C	B+
Chamberlain, ME	C+	C	B+
South Bristol, ME	A+	A+	A+
New Harbor, ME	B-	A	C+
Walpole, ME	A+	A+	A+
East Boothbay, ME	B-	A+	C+
Round Pond, ME	B-	C+	B
Boothbay, ME	B+	A+	B
Boothbay Harbor, ME	D	A	D-
Bristol, ME	B	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pemaquid Harbor 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
Shelburne, NH	B-	A+	A+
McGinty, LA	C-	C-	C-
McKee, PA	A+	B+	B+
Severance, NY	C	D	D
Sevier, NC	C-	C+	C+
Shackport, NY	A+	A	A
Shadeland, PA	A	B-	B-
Shady Grove, FL	B	D	D
Shannondale, AR	F	F	F
Sharon, IN	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Pemaquid Harbor 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 Pemaquid Harbor, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 91% actual proficiency versus 74% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pemaquid Harbor schools on SchoolGrade

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