The small town of Burnham, ME has recently faced a rise in crime, especially in regards to violent and property offenses. According to
, the rate of violent crime in Burnham is 9.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in Burnham is slightly higher at 30.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This is concerning for the residents of Burnham, as they have typically known their town to be a safe and close-knit community. The increase in crime has left many feeling uneasy and looking for solutions to address the issue. Local law enforcement is working diligently to identify and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for these crimes, but the community as a whole must also come together to address the root causes and prevent future incidents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Burnham violent crime is 9.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Burnham property crime is 30.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Burnham, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pittsfield, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pittsfield, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.