Oxford County Crime & Safety

Oxford County, Maine

Safety Score

46/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

Average

Total Crime Rate

1211.5

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

72.1

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1139.4

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

46/100

Higher = safer

State avg 53/100

State Safety Rank

#10

of 16 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Oxford County, Maine

Oxford County remains safer than national average

Oxford County boasts a high safety score of 98.1, outperforming most of the United States. Its total crime rate of 1,211.5 per 100,000 residents is nearly half the national average of 2,385.5.

Oxford County near Maine safety average

The county's safety score of 98.1 sits just below the Maine state average of 98.3. While it is extremely safe by national standards, its total crime rate is slightly higher than the state average of 1,084.3 per 100,000.

Comparing Oxford to its rural neighbors

Oxford County's crime rate of 1,211.5 per 100,000 is higher than nearby Piscataquis County, which reports a lower rate of 956.5. However, Oxford remains more secure than neighboring Penobscot County's rate of 1,756.5.

Property crime drives local statistics

Property crime accounts for the vast majority of local incidents with 1,139.4 reports per 100,000 people. Violent crime remains remarkably low at 72.1 per 100,000, which is less than a quarter of the national violent crime rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Oxford County, ME?

Oxford County has a total crime rate of 1211.5 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (72.1 per 100K) and property crimes (1139.4 per 100K).

Is Oxford County, ME safe?

Oxford County has a safety score of 46/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #10 out of 16 counties in Maine for safety (1 = safest).

How does Oxford County crime compare to the Maine average?

What types of crime are most common in Oxford County?

How is crime data measured and reported for Oxford County?

Crime data for Oxford County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Oxford County?

Oxford County has a safety score of 46/100, which is below the Maine average of 53/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.