The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Upper Gloucester, ME: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$57,250

Cost of Crime™ for Upper Gloucester, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $530 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Upper Gloucester 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 Upper Gloucester, ME Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Upper Gloucester ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Upper Gloucester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upper Gloucester is 13.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper Gloucester, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Upper Gloucester for 2025 is $57,250. This translates to approximately $207 per resident and $530 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Upper Gloucester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper Gloucester Compared to Other Cities?

Upper Gloucester, ME:	$207
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper Gloucester is $207 per year, which is $258 less than the national average and $51 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upper Gloucester:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $338 more than in Upper Gloucester.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $91 less than in Upper Gloucester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upper Gloucester	Cost per Upper Gloucester Resident
Murder	$19,471	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,958	$36
Robbery	$864	$3
Assault	$1,310	$5
Kidnapping	$523	$2
Vehicle Theft	$3,808	$14
Burglary	$2,209	$8
Theft	$7,541	$27
Arson	$942	$3
Vandalism	$5,219	$19
Animal Cruelty	$94	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,275	$19
Identity Theft	$36	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$57,250	$207

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper Gloucester, 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 Upper Gloucester totals $177,305 ($640 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $234,556 ($847 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 Upper Gloucester 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 Upper Gloucester’s 277 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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Upper Gloucester 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 Upper Gloucester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1647
Robbery	0.0992
Rape	0.5929
Murder	0.0374
Total Violent Crime	0.8942 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.257
Vehicle Theft	0.8878
Burglary	0.8792
Arson	0.1408
Total Property Crime	7.165 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0311
Drug Crimes	2.574
Vandalism	2.637
Identity Theft	0.0169
Animal Cruelty	0.0459
Total "Other" Rate	5.306 (B+)

Individual Upper Gloucester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Gloucester, ME	A	A+	A-
Poland Spring, ME	A+	A+	A+
Poland, ME	A+	A+	A
Gray, ME	A	A+	A-
North Pownal, ME	A+	A	A
Crescent Lake, ME	B	A+	C+
Auburn, ME	C	A	D+
West Poland, ME	A	A+	A-
Pownal, ME	A+	A+	A
Durham, ME	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upper Gloucester 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
Rayburn, WV	A-	C+	C+
Pleasant Gap, VA	B-	C+	C+
Poland Junction, AZ	C-	D+	D+
Polo, SD	C-	B-	B-
Pratt, MN	A-	B+	B+
Priestley, WV	B	B-	B-
Pulcifer, WI	B	B-	B-
Pyletown, MO	D+	C-	C-
Quanicassee, MI	A-	B-	B-
Quarles, MO	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Upper Gloucester 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 Upper Gloucester, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 91% actual proficiency versus 72% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Upper Gloucester schools on SchoolGrade

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