Sanford, ME has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 18 and a property crime rate of 48.5. This is well below the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of crime. There have been instances of violent crimes such as assault and robbery, as well as property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite these incidents, the overall crime rate in Sanford remains relatively low, making it a safe place to live and visit. With proper measures in place to prevent and address crime, Sanford continues to provide its residents with a peaceful and secure community to call home.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sanford violent crime is 18.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Sanford property crime is 48.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.