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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$31,714

Cost of Crime™ for West Georgetown, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $401 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. West Georgetown ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to West Georgetown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Georgetown is 13.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Georgetown, ME

The total projected cost of crime in West Georgetown for 2025 is $31,714. This translates to approximately $182 per resident and $401 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in West Georgetown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Georgetown Compared to Other Cities?

West Georgetown, ME:	$182
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Georgetown is $182 per year, which is $282 less than the national average and $76 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Georgetown:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $362 more than in West Georgetown.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $67 less than in West Georgetown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Georgetown	Cost per West Georgetown Resident
Murder	$7,613	$44
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,610	$38
Robbery	$550	$3
Assault	$1,052	$6
Kidnapping	$347	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,624	$9
Burglary	$1,455	$8
Theft	$6,043	$35
Arson	$562	$3
Vandalism	$3,053	$18
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,433	$14
Identity Theft	$320	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$31,714	$182

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Georgetown, 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 West Georgetown totals $82,647 ($475 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $114,361 ($657 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 West Georgetown 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 West Georgetown’s 174 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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West Georgetown 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 West Georgetown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2106
Robbery	0.1004
Rape	0.6265
Murder	0.0233
Total Violent Crime	0.9608 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.705
Vehicle Theft	0.6027
Burglary	0.9217
Arson	0.1337
Total Property Crime	8.363 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0329
Drug Crimes	1.890
Vandalism	2.456
Identity Theft	0.2373
Animal Cruelty	0.0423
Total "Other" Rate	4.659 (A-)

Individual West Georgetown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Georgetown, ME	A+	A+	A+
Marrtown, ME	A+	A+	A+
Five Islands, ME	A+	A+	A+
Phippsburg, ME	A+	A+	A
Sebasco Estates, ME	A+	A+	A+
MacMahan, ME	A	A+	A+
Southport, ME	C	A+	C-
West Southport, ME	C	A+	C-
Westport, ME	A	A+	A+
West Bath, ME	B	A+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Georgetown 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
Shadehill, SD	D-	D-	D-
Kabob, NY	B+	B-	B-
Kaibab, AZ	D-	F	F
Kalgary, TX	F	D-	D-
Kaltag, AK	F	F	F
Kapulena, HI	F	C-	C-
Kealia, HI	C-	B+	B+
Kennard, VA	B-	C	C
Kent, OR	D-	D-	D-
Kimball, WI	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, West Georgetown 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 West Georgetown, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 87% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Georgetown schools on SchoolGrade

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