Located in Oxford County, Maine, the small town of Byron has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Byron is 10.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Byron can feel relatively safe from crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, the property crime rate in Byron is slightly higher at 32.9, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Therefore, while Byron may have a relatively low overall crime rate, residents should still take precautions to protect their property. Despite these statistics, Byron remains a peaceful and close-knit community where residents can feel safe and secure in their homes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Byron violent crime is 10.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Byron property crime is 32.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Byron, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rumford, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rumford, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.