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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$127,741

Cost of Crime™ for West Lubec, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $645 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. West Lubec ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to West Lubec's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Lubec is 23.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Lubec Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Lubec varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of West Lubec, ME see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Lubec, ME

The total projected cost of crime in West Lubec for 2025 is $127,741. This translates to approximately $294 per resident and $645 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in West Lubec. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

West Lubec, ME:	$294
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Lubec is $294 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $36 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Lubec:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $251 more than in West Lubec.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $178 less than in West Lubec

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Lubec	Cost per West Lubec Resident
Murder	$31,749	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,333	$38
Robbery	$3,243	$7
Assault	$14,466	$33
Kidnapping	$781	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,892	$4
Burglary	$9,161	$21
Theft	$24,149	$56
Arson	$1,126	$3
Vandalism	$17,233	$40
Animal Cruelty	$117	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,395	$17
Identity Theft	$96	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$127,741	$294

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Lubec, 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 Lubec totals $293,856 ($676 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $421,597 ($969 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 Lubec 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 Lubec’s 435 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 Lubec 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 Lubec residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.158
Robbery	0.2370
Rape	0.6192
Murder	0.0388
Total Violent Crime	2.053 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.72
Vehicle Theft	0.2809
Burglary	2.322
Arson	0.1072
Total Property Crime	13.43 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0296
Drug Crimes	2.298
Vandalism	5.545
Identity Theft	0.0286
Animal Cruelty	0.0365
Total "Other" Rate	7.938 (C+)

Individual West Lubec Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Lubec, ME	B-	A-	C+
North Lubec, ME	C+	B+	C
Lubec, ME	D	B-	D
Edmunds, ME	B-	B+	C+
Whiting, ME	B-	A	B-
Eastport, ME	D-	C	F
Dennysville, ME	B	A-	B
Pembroke, ME	A	A+	A+
Perry, ME	B+	A+	B+
Marion, ME	B	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Lubec is similar 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
Foot of Ten, PA	A	B+	B+
Evan, MN	B-	D+	D+
Evergreen, FL	B	A+	A+
Exline, IA	B+	A+	A+
Factoryville, NY	C+	C+	C+
Fagan, KY	C	A	A
Fairbank, PA	B+	B+	B+
Fairdale, PA	A+	A+	A+
Fairland, TX	D-	C-	C-
Fargo, OR	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, West Lubec 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 West Lubec, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 84% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Lubec schools on SchoolGrade

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