Despite being a small town in Maine with a population of just over 2,000, South Paris has experienced a significant amount of crime in recent years. This rural community has a violent crime rate of 11.6, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in South Paris is slightly higher than the US average at 36.1 compared to 35.4. These statistics may seem surprising for such a quiet and close-knit town, but they serve as a reminder that crime can happen anywhere. As proven by the context provided, South Paris is still below the national average for both violent and property crime, but it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
South Paris violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
South Paris property crime is 36.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of South Paris, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Paris, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Paris, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.