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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$102,929

Cost of Crime™ for Weld, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $623 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Weld ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of cities but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Weld's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Weld is 15.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Weld Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Weld varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 64 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Weld, ME see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Weld, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Weld for 2025 is $102,929. This translates to approximately $224 per resident and $623 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Weld. 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): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Weld Compared to Other Cities?

Weld, ME:	$224
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Weld is $224 per year, which is $240 less than the national average and $34 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Weld:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $320 more than in Weld.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $109 less than in Weld

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Weld	Cost per Weld Resident
Murder	$39,565	$86
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,890	$35
Robbery	$1,559	$3
Assault	$2,034	$4
Kidnapping	$618	$1
Vehicle Theft	$2,224	$5
Burglary	$4,862	$11
Theft	$18,646	$41
Arson	$1,128	$2
Vandalism	$8,581	$19
Animal Cruelty	$124	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,606	$17
Identity Theft	$94	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$102,929	$224

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Weld, 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 Weld totals $339,120 ($739 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $442,049 ($963 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 Weld 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 Weld’s 459 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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Weld 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 Weld residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1543
Robbery	0.1080
Rape	0.5710
Murder	0.0459
Total Violent Crime	0.8791 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.844
Vehicle Theft	0.3128
Burglary	1.168
Arson	0.1018
Total Property Crime	9.426 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0222
Drug Crimes	2.240
Vandalism	2.617
Identity Theft	0.0263
Animal Cruelty	0.0366
Total "Other" Rate	4.942 (B+)

Individual Weld Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Frye, ME	B	A+	B-
Temple, ME	B-	A-	B-
Phillips, ME	A-	A+	A-
Roxbury, ME	B	A+	B-
Dixfield, ME	A	A+	A
East Dixfield, ME	A-	A+	A-
Wilton, ME	B+	A+	B
Mexico, ME	B	A+	B-
West Farmington, ME	C+	A	C
East Wilton, ME	B	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Weld 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
Whitelaw, NY	A-	B	B
Howlett Hill, NY	A+	A+	A+
Westboro, OH	B	A-	A-
Houcktown, OH	C+	B	B
Hopeful, GA	B	C+	C+
Holy Cross, WI	A	A+	A+
Hollemans Crossroads, NC	D+	C	C
Hollandsburg, IN	B-	C	C
Holdcroft, VA	D+	C-	C-
Hix, TX	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Weld 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 Weld, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 80% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Weld schools on SchoolGrade

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