The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Deer Isle, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Deer Isle

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Deer Isle.

 

South Deer Isle, ME Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
D+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$43,954

Cost of Crime™ for South Deer Isle, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $570 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. South Deer Isle ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to South Deer Isle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Deer Isle is 27.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Deer Isle Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Deer Isle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Deer Isle, ME

The total projected cost of crime in South Deer Isle for 2025 is $43,954. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $570 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in South Deer Isle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Deer Isle Compared to Other Cities?

South Deer Isle, ME: $326
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Deer Isle is $326 per year, which is $139 less than the national average and $68 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Deer Isle:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $219 more than in South Deer Isle.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $210 less than in South Deer Isle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Deer Isle for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Deer Isle
Cost per South Deer Isle Resident
Murder
$11,756
$87
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,610
$42
Robbery
$757
$6
Assault
$3,445
$26
Kidnapping
$213
$2
Vehicle Theft
$993
$7
Burglary
$2,653
$20
Theft
$10,435
$77
Arson
$563
$4
Vandalism
$4,595
$34
Animal Cruelty
$64
$0
Drug Crimes
$2,855
$21
Identity Theft
$14
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$43,954
$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Deer Isle, 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 Deer Isle totals $105,943 ($785 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $149,897 ($1,110 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 Deer Isle 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 South Deer Isle’s 135 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 Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8886
Robbery
0.1783
Rape
0.6853
Murder
0.0463
Total Violent Crime
1.799 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.92
Vehicle Theft
0.4752
Burglary
2.167
Arson
0.1727
Total Property Crime
17.74 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0261
Drug Crimes
2.859
Vandalism
4.764
Identity Theft
0.0129
Animal Cruelty
0.0643
Total "Other" Rate
7.727 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in South Deer Isle is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Deer Isle.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Deer Isle 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
B
A-
A-
D+
D-
D-
D-
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-
B
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
D-
D-
D-
D+
D
D
F
F
F
B+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, South Deer Isle 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 South Deer Isle, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 67% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Deer Isle schools on SchoolGrade

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