Maine Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 474,374 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Maine Crime Overview
In 2024, Maine reported a total crime rate of 1,987.5 per 100,000 residents — 28% below the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Maine #9 out of 50 states (safest first).
Compared to the previous year, Maine's crime rate increased by 2%, with violent crime down 3.6%.
Within the state, Orono is the safest city (crime rate: 150), while Bangor has the highest rate (4,399).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 730 | 153.9 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 19 | 4.0 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 200 | 42.2 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 116 | 24.5 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 394 | 83.1 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 8,698 | 1,833.6 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 555 | 117.0 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 7,648 | 1,612.2 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 495 | 104.4 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Maine by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orono | 12,641 | 150.3 | 47.5 | 97/100 |
| 2 | Gorham | 18,344 | 419.8 | 21.8 | 92/100 |
| 3 | York | 14,249 | 505.3 | 49.1 | 90/100 |
| 4 | Falmouth | 13,004 | 653.7 | 61.5 | 88/100 |
| 5 | Kennebunk | 12,040 | 697.7 | 66.5 | 87/100 |
| 6 | Wells | 12,027 | 806.5 | 83.2 | 85/100 |
| 7 | Windham | 20,064 | 847.3 | 84.7 | 84/100 |
| 8 | Scarborough | 24,147 | 1,118.2 | 62.1 | 79/100 |
| 9 | Saco | 21,144 | 1,158.7 | 80.4 | 78/100 |
| 10 | Kittery | 11,031 | 1,232.9 | 54.4 | 77/100 |
| 11 | Brunswick | 22,662 | 1,266.4 | 75.0 | 76/100 |
| 12 | Westbrook | 20,608 | 1,329.6 | 174.7 | 75/100 |
| 13 | South Portland | 26,931 | 1,433.3 | 63.1 | 73/100 |
| 14 | Lewiston | 38,850 | 1,773.5 | 244.5 | 67/100 |
| 15 | Auburn | 25,038 | 2,644.0 | 215.7 | 51/100 |
| 16 | Biddeford | 22,310 | 2,662.5 | 313.8 | 51/100 |
| 17 | Portland | 69,310 | 2,745.6 | 266.9 | 50/100 |
| 18 | Sanford | 22,345 | 2,783.6 | 156.6 | 49/100 |
| 19 | Waterville | 16,867 | 3,166.0 | 142.3 | 42/100 |
| 20 | Augusta | 19,164 | 4,341.5 | 250.5 | 21/100 |
| 21 | Bangor | 31,598 | 4,399.0 | 161.4 | 20/100 |
Maine Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 474,374 | 1,987.5 | 153.9 | 1,833.6 |
| 2023 | 467,415 | 1,948.2 | 159.6 | 1,788.6 |
| 2022 | 464,453 | 2,140.4 | 163.9 | 1,976.5 |
| 2021 | 441,517 | 1,995.4 | 177.3 | 1,818.1 |
| 2020 | 439,024 | 1,857.1 | 151.9 | 1,705.2 |
| 2019 | 436,461 | 2,161.9 | 170.5 | 1,991.5 |
Maine vs Neighboring States
How does Maine's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1,987.5 | 153.9 | 1,833.6 | — |
| New Hampshire | 1,292.0 | 133.2 | 1,158.9 | -35.0% |
Among neighboring states, New Hampshire has the lowest crime rate (1,292 per 100K).