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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$66,147

Cost of Crime™ for South Princeton, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $702 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. South Princeton ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to South Princeton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Princeton is 22.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Princeton Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Princeton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Princeton, ME

The total projected cost of crime in South Princeton for 2025 is $66,147. This translates to approximately $321 per resident and $702 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in South Princeton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

South Princeton, ME:	$321
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Princeton is $321 per year, which is $143 less than the national average and $63 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Princeton:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $223 more than in South Princeton.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $206 less than in South Princeton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Princeton	Cost per South Princeton Resident
Murder	$21,233	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,906	$38
Robbery	$986	$5
Assault	$8,742	$42
Kidnapping	$302	$1
Vehicle Theft	$980	$5
Burglary	$3,695	$18
Theft	$12,779	$62
Arson	$391	$2
Vandalism	$5,626	$27
Animal Cruelty	$41	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,437	$17
Identity Theft	$30	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$66,147	$321

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Princeton, 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 Princeton totals $181,049 ($879 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $247,195 ($1,200 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 Princeton 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 Princeton’s 206 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 Princeton 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 Princeton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.478
Robbery	0.1522
Rape	0.6330
Murder	0.0548
Total Violent Crime	2.318 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.98
Vehicle Theft	0.3073
Burglary	1.977
Arson	0.0785
Total Property Crime	14.34 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0242
Drug Crimes	2.255
Vandalism	3.823
Identity Theft	0.0187
Animal Cruelty	0.0268
Total "Other" Rate	6.148 (B)

Individual South Princeton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodland, ME	D-	B-	D-
Baileyville, ME	D	B+	D
Alexander, ME	A	A+	A
West Princeton, ME	B	A-	B-
Princeton, ME	C	B	D+
Meddybemps, ME	A-	A+	B+
Baring, ME	C+	B+	C+
Calais, ME	F	C+	F
Grove, ME	B	A	B-
Grand Lake Stream, ME	D	B+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Princeton 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
Octave, AZ	A-	C	C
Radium, KS	D	D-	D-
Rabb, TX	F	D	D
Pyburns, TN	F	F	F
Oil Valley, KY	B-	C+	C+
Ohop, WA	C	C-	C-
Ohio, NY	A+	B+	B+
Odena, AL	A-	A-	A-
Oden, MI	A+	A-	A-
Raft River, ID	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, South Princeton 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 Princeton, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 70% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Princeton schools on SchoolGrade

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