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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$46,094

Cost of Crime™ for West Princeton, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $599 per household.

More cost data

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. West Princeton ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to West Princeton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Princeton is 18.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Princeton, ME

The total projected cost of crime in West Princeton for 2025 is $46,094. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $599 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in West Princeton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

West Princeton, ME:	$265
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Princeton is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $7 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Princeton:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $279 more than in West Princeton.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $149 less than in West Princeton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Princeton	Cost per West Princeton Resident
Murder	$14,794	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,387	$37
Robbery	$939	$5
Assault	$4,638	$27
Kidnapping	$225	$1
Vehicle Theft	$820	$5
Burglary	$2,932	$17
Theft	$7,883	$45
Arson	$309	$2
Vandalism	$4,190	$24
Animal Cruelty	$37	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,924	$17
Identity Theft	$15	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$46,094	$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West 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 West Princeton totals $130,151 ($748 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $176,245 ($1,013 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 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 West Princeton’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 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 West Princeton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9281
Robbery	0.1715
Rape	0.6054
Murder	0.0452
Total Violent Crime	1.750 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.748
Vehicle Theft	0.3044
Burglary	1.858
Arson	0.0736
Total Property Crime	10.98 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0214
Drug Crimes	2.272
Vandalism	3.371
Identity Theft	0.0113
Animal Cruelty	0.0286
Total "Other" Rate	5.704 (B)

Individual West Princeton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West 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
Sickles Corner, PA	A+	B+	B+
Ireland, TX	D	F	F
Ironhill, NC	D+	C-	C-
Ironville, NY	A+	A+	A+
Joppa, KY	D+	B+	B+
Sharon, IA	C+	B	B
Shell Valley, ND	F	F	F
Sherman, NM	F	F	F
Sherwood, OK	C+	C+	C+
Shreve, KY	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, West Princeton 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 Princeton, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 70% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Princeton schools on SchoolGrade

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