Carthage, ME has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the US average, Carthage has lower rates of both violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Carthage is 11.7, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Carthage can feel relatively safe in their community. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can still have a significant impact on the community. Property crime, which includes theft and burglary, is slightly higher in Carthage at 35.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. While this may seem like a minor difference, it is still important for residents to take precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, Carthage has a lower crime rate than the national average, but it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to maintain the safety and security of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Carthage violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Carthage property crime is 35.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Carthage, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mexico, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mexico, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.