Crime & Safety in Portland, ME

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Portland has a violent crime rate of 273 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 168.8 per 100,000, robbery at 50.5, rape at 46.2. The murder rate is 7.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,513 per 100,000, 28% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,192, burglary at 149, vehicle theft at 157 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Portland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Portland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent272.7/100K
28% below US avg
Murder7.2/100K
14% above US avg
Rape46.2/100K
Robbery50.5/100K
Assault168.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,513.4/100K
28% above US avg
Burglary148.6/100K
Theft2,191.6/100K
Vehicle Theft157.3/100K
Arson15.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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