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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$107,347

Cost of Crime™ for Winter Harbor, ME

In 2025, crime will cost $401 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Winter Harbor ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Winter Harbor's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Winter Harbor is 18.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winter Harbor Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Winter Harbor varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Winter Harbor, 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 Winter Harbor, ME

The total projected cost of crime in Winter Harbor for 2025 is $107,347. This translates to approximately $218 per resident and $401 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Winter Harbor. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Winter Harbor Compared to Other Cities?

Winter Harbor, ME:	$218
Portland, OR:	$544
Eliot, ME:	$116
Maine:	$258
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winter Harbor is $218 per year, which is $246 less than the national average and $40 less than Maine's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Winter Harbor:

In Portland, OR, crime costs $544 per person, which is $327 more than in Winter Harbor.
In Eliot, ME, crime costs $116 per person, which is $102 less than in Winter Harbor

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Winter Harbor	Cost per Winter Harbor Resident
Murder	$24,102	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,619	$38
Robbery	$1,416	$3
Assault	$3,262	$7
Kidnapping	$618	$1
Vehicle Theft	$3,937	$8
Burglary	$5,864	$12
Theft	$16,348	$33
Arson	$1,687	$3
Vandalism	$16,470	$33
Animal Cruelty	$204	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,740	$30
Identity Theft	$80	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$107,347	$218

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Winter Harbor, 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 Winter Harbor totals $250,347 ($508 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $357,695 ($726 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 Winter Harbor 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 north part of the city has more 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, of which Winter Harbor has 1, have the same problem. Of Winter Harbor’s 493 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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Winter Harbor 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 Winter Harbor residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2304
Robbery	0.0913
Rape	0.6229
Murder	0.0260
Total Violent Crime	0.9706 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.403
Vehicle Theft	0.5157
Burglary	1.311
Arson	0.1417
Total Property Crime	8.372 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0207
Drug Crimes	4.042
Vandalism	4.676
Identity Theft	0.0210
Animal Cruelty	0.0560
Total "Other" Rate	8.816 (C)

Individual Winter Harbor Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Prospect Harbor, ME	A	A-	A
Birch Harbor, ME	A	A-	A+
Gouldsboro, ME	A-	A-	A
Corea, ME	B+	A+	B
Sorrento, ME	B+	A+	B
Bar Harbor, ME	D+	B-	D
Seal Harbor, ME	C-	A	D
Sullivan, ME	B+	A+	B
Frenchboro, ME	C+	A+	C
Steuben, ME	B	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Winter Harbor 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
Tovey, IL	A	A-	A-
Douglas, LA	B	C+	C+
Drifton, FL	B+	D	D
Dryden, ME	B-	A	A
Dupont, OH	C-	C	C
Dyess, AR	F	F	F
Eagle Bridge, NY	A-	B	B
Eagle Lake Manor, WI	B-	C+	C+
East Dickinson, NY	B+	F	F
Edna, OK	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Winter Harbor 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 Winter Harbor, ME average SchoolGrade of A+, with 92% actual proficiency versus 78% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Winter Harbor schools on SchoolGrade

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