Maine cities receive high safety rankings in recent studies

Recent reports have highlighted high safety rankings for several municipalities in Maine. According to data from Plain Crime regarding violent crime rates per 100,000 residents, South Portland was identified as the safest city in the state with a population of at least 25,000. Other notable safe locations include Cumberland, Eliot, Belfast, and Camden.

In a separate study by WalletHub, Portland and Lewiston were recognized for their safety profiles. Portland ranked 11th among the most populous cities in the United States, performing particularly well in the Financial Safety category, where it ranked first. The study evaluated cities based on Home & Community Safety, Natural Disaster Risk, and Financial Safety across 41 subcategories.