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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Ellsworth / Zip Codes
Located in Hancock County, Ellsworth, ME has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the violent crime rate in Ellsworth is only 9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of Ellsworth can feel a sense of safety and security in their community. However, the property crime rate in Ellsworth is slightly higher at 51.5, surpassing the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the fact that Ellsworth is a popular tourist destination, with a thriving downtown area and a large number of seasonal visitors. However, local law enforcement and community leaders are continuously working together to implement preventative measures and keep crime rates low in Ellsworth.

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

Ellsworth violent crime is 9.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Ellsworth property crime is 51.5. (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
Ellsworth, ME Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001153.5015.330.7107.45264.8629.34497.3138.1
2002137.3015.345.876.34698.7610.23798.6289.9
2003149.7029.929.989.85286539.14567.2179.7
2004146.114.6014.6116.95260.1745.24325189.9
200543.100043.14713.3819.13779.3115
200642.700042.74344.1299.13902.6142.4
200755.8027.914144619.73214089.3209.4
200869.900069.94350.3475.63790.783.9
200941.8013.9027.94389543.43664.5181.1
2010207.1013.855.2138.13631.14973023.6110.5
201151.70012.938.83578.8529.72907142.1
201290.1012.938.638.63178.9386.12754.238.6
201312.7012.738.23489.1725.82661.4101.9
201475.8012.625.337.94272.5518.33665.888.5
2015165.2038.125.4101.73850.1609.93176.663.5
201676.1012.725.438.13070.7393.42588.588.8
201763000633413.1352.63035.325.2
201874.905012.512.52272.7112.42160.30
201974.2061.8012.42151.31361891.7123.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Bar Harbor, ME39.1807.15,422142019
Bucksport, ME40.61,116.54,924162019
Mount Desert, ME0.01,253.62,073172016
Holden, ME97.4681.63,049182019
Eddington, ME0.093.42,071192003
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Bar Harbor, ME39.1807.15,422142019
Bucksport, ME40.61,116.54,924162019
Mount Desert, ME0.01,253.62,073172016
Holden, ME97.4681.63,049182019
Eddington, ME0.093.42,071192003

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Living in a rural part of Maine is very consoling to know that your kids are safe. They can ride their bikes, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles and enjoy nature without the "big  More

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