Is Bangor or Texarkana Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Texarkana is safer than Bangor (Safety Score 6/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 4,398 per 100,000 versus 4,399 for Bangor — 0% lower. Bangor has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Bangor has a 80% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bangor, ME?
Bangor — 5-Year Trend
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Texarkana — 5-Year Trend
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Bangor, ME
Texarkana, AR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bangor | Texarkana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,399.0 | 4,397.9 | +1.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 161.4 | 822.7 | -661.3 |
| Murder Rate | 15.8 | 13.7 | +2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 22.2 | 48.0 | -25.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 50.6 | 75.4 | -24.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 72.8 | 685.6 | -612.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,237.6 | 3,575.2 | +662.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 310.2 | 390.8 | -80.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,842.0 | 3,013.1 | +829.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 85.5 | 171.4 | -85.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bangor or Texarkana safer?
Texarkana is safer with a total crime rate of 4,398 per 100K vs 4,399 for Bangor — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bangor has a violent crime rate of 161.4 per 100K while Texarkana has 822.7. Bangor has lower violent crime.
About Bangor, ME
Bangor, a city on the Penobscot River, is the third most populous in Maine. Known as the birthplace of Stephen King, it serves as a regional hub for healthcare and education in eastern Maine. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 31,598, Bangor has a total crime rate of 4,399.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Texarkana, AR
Texarkana, Arkansas, uniquely straddles the state line with Texas, making it a "twin city." Historically, it was a crucial railroad hub. Its population is around 30,000. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 29,173, Texarkana has a total crime rate of 4,397.9 per 100,000 residents.