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

Crime per Capita in West Stonington

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Stonington.

 

West Stonington, ME Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
D+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$38,099

Cost of Crime™ for West Stonington, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $571 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. West Stonington ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to West Stonington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Stonington is 27.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Stonington Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Stonington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of West Stonington, ME see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Stonington, ME

The total projected cost of crime in West Stonington for 2025 is $38,099. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $571 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in West Stonington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

West Stonington, ME: $326
Portland, OR: $544
Eliot, ME: $116
Maine: $258
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Stonington is $326 per year, which is $139 less than the national average and $68 more than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Stonington:
  • In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $219 more than in West Stonington.
  • In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $210 less than in West Stonington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Stonington for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Stonington
Cost per West Stonington Resident
Murder
$10,192
$87
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,862
$42
Robbery
$655
$6
Assault
$2,994
$26
Kidnapping
$185
$2
Vehicle Theft
$862
$7
Burglary
$2,295
$20
Theft
$9,033
$77
Arson
$487
$4
Vandalism
$3,976
$34
Animal Cruelty
$56
$0
Drug Crimes
$2,492
$21
Identity Theft
$12
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$38,099
$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Stonington, 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 Stonington totals $91,840 ($785 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $129,939 ($1,111 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 Stonington 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 Stonington’s 117 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 Stonington 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 Stonington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8910
Robbery
0.1780
Rape
0.6853
Murder
0.0464
Total Violent Crime
1.801 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.91
Vehicle Theft
0.4757
Burglary
2.163
Arson
0.1724
Total Property Crime
17.72 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0260
Drug Crimes
2.879
Vandalism
4.756
Identity Theft
0.0132
Animal Cruelty
0.0643
Total "Other" Rate
7.739 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
A-
D+
C
A-
D+
C
B+
C-
C
A-
C-
B+
B
A-
D-
C-
D-
C+
A
D+
B
B
B+
A-
A+
B+
C
A-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Stonington is higher 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
A-
A
A
B+
B
B
C+
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
A+
A
A
B
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
B
B
B
C
A
A
D
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, West Stonington 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 Stonington, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Stonington schools on SchoolGrade

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