Located in the rural town of Jay, Maine, the rate of violent crime is significantly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of only 9, compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Jay is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 22.1 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents in Jay may feel safer from violent crimes, they still face a risk of property crimes such as theft and burglary. The small town community of Jay may not be immune to crime, but residents can take comfort in the fact that their town has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jay violent crime is 9.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Jay property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.