Cape Elizabeth, ME Crime


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Cape Elizabeth, ME is a relatively safe place to live with a violent crime rate of 7.4, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Cape Elizabeth is also lower than the national average at 18.2 compared to 35.4 for the whole country. This means that people living in Cape Elizabeth can feel secure and protected from higher rates of criminal activity found in other parts of the country.

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

Cape Elizabeth violent crime is 7.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Cape Elizabeth property crime is 18.2. (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
Cape Elizabeth, ME Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200121.900021.91737.3218.51507.910.9
200221.7010.9010.91205.6173.81031.80
200322000221189.8165.31002.522
200422000221066.8219.9791.855
200511.100011.11141.8199.5920.122.2
200633.600033.61557.9190.51311.456
200734.100034.11271.9295.3851.7124.9
200800000829.4159.1647.622.7
200911.400011.4855.3114718.422.8
201011.300011.31348.4158.61178.511.3
201111.10011.101198.1177.5998.422.2
201222.1011.111.101271.4364.8851.355.3
201300001076.4285.6768.922
201465.6043.7021.9950.7196.77540
201500000931.7249.2671.710.8
201600000576.7277.72990
201710.700010.743795.9330.410.7
201810.7010.700459.585.53740
201910.7010.700491.9117.6363.610.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Portland, ME242.32,580.665,23432019
South Portland, ME186.92,191.923,68232019
Scarborough, ME53.51,231.617,23062019
Old Orchard Beach, ME279.51,196.18,89082019
Westbrook, ME177.41,382.716,05692019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Old Orchard Beach, ME279.51,196.18,89082019
Cumberland, ME0.0204.97,956132019
Yarmouth, ME35.1445.08,594132019
Buxton, ME143.8479.37,521162019
Freeport, ME11.61,082.38,520182019

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Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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