The 10 Safest Cities In Maine For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In Maine For 2024

Welcome to Cumberland, our safest city in Maine for 2024. It's so safe in this little city along the Casco Bay, that the moose, bears, and coyotes are always showing their faces at the same time every evening reminding the residents to get home before dark. Thanks furry friends!

Located along slightly northeast of Portland, Cumberland offers a safe environment with small town charm that packs a big punch. Not literally, of course. No fighting happens in Cumberland County; that wouldn't be safe. Not to mention, they have way better things to do with their time like taking a walk thru Broad Park Reserve or playing a safe game of touch football at the West Cumberland Athletic Complex.

With a little over 9,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little city just outside of Portland, is the reason that it is our second safest city in Maine for 2024.

The residents claim that Cape Elizabeth is where "Your problems will be smaller, You burdens will be few, For Friends are made for helping, And that's just what they do." We think this is definitely why they scored a whopping 8/10 on our snackablity scale with an 8.5/10 safety score. They are always looking out for each other.

Located in the deep south of the deep northern state, Eliot is the fourth safest place in Maine. But that doesn't tell the whole story; Eliot actually gets the gold medal in terms of violent crime, with the town not experiencing a single case of violence in the last year of available data. If you're curious about the peaceful roots of idyllic Eliot, visiting the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum might be illuminating.

It's a wonder that more of Eliot's New Hampshire neighbors aren't swimming across the Piscataqua River to join in on all the good times.

Camden, a historic resort town in Maine's scenic Knox County, is celebrated for its exemplary safety record, highlighted by zero occurrences of major crimes in 2024.

Ranking safest in violent crime statewide with minimal 0/100k people violent crimes per capita and 394/100k people property crimes per capita, Camden stands out as one of Maine's safest places. The city adeptly handles its summer population surge through effective community policing, ensuring that the influx of visitors does not detract from the residents' security and the area's low crime rates.

Hampden is not like the inside of a men's correctional facility, it is actually safe. This is why it has become our fifth safest city in Maine for 2024. And if you don't know how to keep it safe in this little city in York County, they will put you in Maine's State Prison.

Hampden's residents say that this little slice of the Maine lobstah pie, is the 'Pride of The Pine Tree State.' So it is no surprise that they keep moving up our list. And, it's definitely not shocking that they scored a 9/10 safety rating.

6. Belfast

A quaint seaport along the coast of Maine, Belfast has a rich historical tradition. It also has a lot going for it in the present day. Well situated within the state, Belfast is less than an hour away from the city of Bangor. At the same time, Belfast also provides one of the safest places to live in the state.

A relatively small town of 7,037 people, Belfast had just 43 property crimes in a year. This included 2 burglaries and 1 cars stolen. Things look even better when it comes to violent crimes. There were only 1 such violations during the year.

These figures lead to an overall crime rate of 625/100k people, making Belfast the number 6 safest place to live in Maine.

7. Kennebunk

Flip on your yacht hazards, slap on a life jacket, slip on your Tom's, and read on to find out why Kennebunk is our eighth safest city in Maine.

This little Maine gem scored a 9/10 for safety and a 9/10 for number of educated residents. I think it's safe to say they're the poster city for the rest of The Pine Tree State. And word on the street is that young professionals are starting to take notice and move Kennebunk's direction. So don't wait, because the word is out.

8. Orono

Orono ranks as the eighth safest city in Maine. They crushed our snackability scale with a gold star job ranking and an education score that make the smartest cities in Maine look like chump change. Smart people know that working hard creates a safe, productive environment necessary for a small city to survive.

When Orono residents aren't busy putting up "moose crossing" signs or those "drive like your child lives here" signs, they are safely cheering for the University of Maine. With crime per capita rates of 42/100k people for violence and 360/100k people for property crime, it's one safe place for Mainers.

Waldoboro, located in Lincoln County, Maine, alongside the Medomak River, is known for its low violent crime rate of 18/100k people per capita. The town's robust police force is not only effective in handling violent crimes but also excels in maintaining a property crime rate below the state average.

The town's safety record is also supported by community programs aimed at crime prevention, enhancing the sense of security. This proactive approach to safety, along with Waldoboro's rich history in shipbuilding and agrarian arts, contributes to its title of the ninth safest place to live in Maine as of 2024.

Bar Harbor, Maine, has just 7,478 permanent residents. During the summer, though, the population swells as thousands flock to this scenic tourist retreat. Located on Mount Desert Island, the largest island off Maine's coast, the area provides excellent access to water activities. At the same time, it sits a short drive away from the stunning Acadia National Park, providing another draw for the town.

Bar Harbor can offer another benefit to its legions of visitors: peace of mind. The community stands at number 10 on the list of safest places in Maine.

This designation comes about as Bar Harbor reported just 37 property crimes during the year. Violence was even less of a problem. The community suffered a scant 3 violent crimes during a 12-month period.

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