Dexter, Maine Crime Rate

5 years of data (20202024) · Population: 3,816

Key Insights

  • Dexter has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 78.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 200% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 5 years of data.
  • Safer than 67% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.09 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
78.6
+200.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
864.8
33 total
vs National Avg
-78%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 3

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2

Property Crime: 33

Burglary1
Larceny-Theft27
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20243,816378.6033864.8
20233,822126.20451177.4
20223,793126.4030790.9
20213,685254.3026705.6
20203,687127.10521410.4

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Dexter

Based on violent crime rate of 78.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
✅ Stable Safe
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 67% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.