Cornish, ME is a small town that has been grappling with a rising crime rate in recent years. According to the most recent data, the town has a violent crime rate of 10.4, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Cornish is 32.4, just slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while the town may seem relatively safe in terms of violent crime, there is still a significant issue with property crimes such as theft and vandalism. This could be attributed to the town's rural location and lack of sufficient law enforcement resources. However, the community is working towards addressing these issues and making Cornish a safer place for its residents, with initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs and increased police presence.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cornish violent crime is 10.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Cornish property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cornish, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Effingham, New Hampshire. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Effingham, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.