Sanford, ME crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Sanford, ME shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.4% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 278 incidents suggests Sanford maintains good community safety standards.
Sanford demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2365725, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total recorded crime count is 278. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 165 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most frequent subcategory (118 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (34 incidents). Assault is the second most common main category, with 102 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Other crime categories include others (8 incidents), robbery (2 incidents), and sex offenses (1 incident). Within the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common (5 incidents), followed by counterfeiting/forgery (2 incidents) and arson (1 incident). The single sex offense is classified as non-forcible. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US2365725 are required to determine population size and median income. These figures are essential for calculating the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. Without the population data, it's impossible to determine the crime rate per 100k. Similarly, the violent crime rate and property crime rate cannot be calculated without knowing the population. The safety score and safety grade are subjective assessments that typically rely on a combination of crime statistics, community factors, and resident surveys, none of which are available in the provided data. Crime map data and zip codes data are also not included in the provided data.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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