Belfast, ME Crime


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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Waldo County / Belfast / Zip Codes
Belfast, ME has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 9.4, it is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Belfast can feel relatively safe in their community. However, the property crime rate of 34.6 is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. While this may be concerning for some, it is important to note that the overall crime rate in Belfast is still relatively low. This is good news for the residents of this town, as they can enjoy a peaceful and safe environment.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Belfast violent crime is 9.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Belfast property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Belfast, ME Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001264015.531.1217.43602.5341.63090.1170.8
2002277.80015.4262.43673.4385.93071.5216.1
2003325.9074.10251.83140.3385.12636.6118.5
2004160.20014.6145.63669.2393.13145131
2005204043.70160.33687495.53074.9116.6
2006174.6029.114.613133765532692.1131
200787.4014.614.658.33903.3451.53393.558.3
2008176.614.773.6088.33223750.62384.188.3
2009133.3088.829.614.82961.2666.32161.7133.3
2010177.80103.729.644.53764.1577.93052.8133.4
20111050300752999.96752234.990
2012000003075.8870.22070.5135
20131500120.22314.4435.81863.515
2014150.2060.13060.12703.1405.52252.645.1
2015119.8059.9059.93263.5883.22200.6179.6
2016149.6029.90119.71780.13741316.489.8
201745.200045.21460451.5963.345.2
201873.9014.8059.11389.5458.2857.473.9
201944.600044.6565.5119401.844.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Searsport, ME37.8453.22,66852019
Lincolnville, ME0.01,293.92,20592012
Islesboro, ME0.02,300.9565102019
Camden, ME0.062.25,302142019
Rockport, ME29.6532.93,384182019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Searsport, ME37.8453.22,66852019
Lincolnville, ME0.01,293.92,20592012
Islesboro, ME0.02,300.9565102019
Camden, ME0.062.25,302142019
Rockport, ME29.6532.93,384182019

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