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Crime & Safety in Sanford, ME

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

Sanford has a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 residents, 49% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 89.5 per 100,000, robbery at 42.4, rape at 61.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,722 per 100,000, 39% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,148, burglary at 513, vehicle theft at 61 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Sanford receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent193.1/100K
49% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape61.2/100K
Robbery42.4/100K
Assault89.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,722.2/100K
39% above US avg
Burglary513.4/100K
Theft2,147.6/100K
Vehicle Theft61.2/100K
Arson18.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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