The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Blue Hill, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Blue Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Blue Hill.

 

South Blue Hill, ME Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
A-
Other Crime Grade
C

$21,757

Cost of Crime™ for South Blue Hill, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $662 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Blue Hill 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 South Blue Hill, ME Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. South Blue Hill ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to South Blue Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Blue Hill is 17.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Blue Hill, ME

The total projected cost of crime in South Blue Hill for 2025 is $21,757. This translates to approximately $294 per resident and $662 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in South Blue Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Blue Hill Compared to Other Cities?

South Blue Hill, ME: $294
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Blue Hill is $294 per year, which is $170 less than the national average and $36 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Blue Hill:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $250 more than in South Blue Hill.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $178 less than in South Blue Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Blue Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Blue Hill
Cost per South Blue Hill Resident
Murder
$8,318
$112
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,118
$42
Robbery
$273
$4
Assault
$1,396
$19
Kidnapping
$289
$4
Vehicle Theft
$279
$4
Burglary
$1,069
$14
Theft
$2,185
$30
Arson
$212
$3
Vandalism
$2,930
$40
Animal Cruelty
$35
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,612
$22
Identity Theft
$41
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$21,757
$294

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Blue Hill, 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 South Blue Hill totals $70,436 ($952 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $92,192 ($1,246 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 South Blue Hill 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 South Blue Hill has 1, have the same problem. Of South Blue Hill’s 74 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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South Blue Hill 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 South Blue Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6569
Robbery
0.1171
Rape
0.6949
Murder
0.0598
Total Violent Crime
1.529 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.702
Vehicle Theft
0.2431
Burglary
1.593
Arson
0.1187
Total Property Crime
7.657 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0644
Drug Crimes
2.945
Vandalism
5.543
Identity Theft
0.0710
Animal Cruelty
0.0642
Total "Other" Rate
8.687 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Blue Hill 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
A+
A
A
D-
B
B
D
F
F
D+
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
D
B-
B-
D
D-
D-
C+
C
C
B+
A
A
B
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, South Blue Hill 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 South Blue Hill, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 88% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Blue Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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