As a peaceful coastal town, Scarborough, ME may seem like an unlikely place for crime to occur. However, even in this idyllic community, there have been instances of both violent and property crime. According to
, the rate of violent crime in Scarborough is significantly lower than the national average at 10.3, while the property crime rate is slightly lower at 29.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that while there is still some level of crime present in Scarborough, it is relatively low compared to other areas in the country. Nonetheless, the community continues to prioritize safety and security measures to ensure that residents and visitors can enjoy all that Scarborough has to offer without fear of crime.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Scarborough violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Scarborough property crime is 29.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.