Hancock County, ME Crime


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Hancock, ME County has been plagued with a high rate of violent crime, with a rate of 7.9 compared to the national average of 22.7. This has caused concern among residents and law enforcement officials alike. The county also has a relatively high rate of property crime at 29.2, although it is slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. These statistics highlight the need for increased efforts to address crime in the county and ensure the safety of its residents. Despite these challenges, the community is working together to combat crime and create a safer environment for all.

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

Hancock County violent crime is 7.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Hancock County property crime is 29.2. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Hancock, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portland, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portland, Maine. Click 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
Ellsworth, ME74.22,151.37,94082019
Bar Harbor, ME39.1807.15,422112019
Mount Desert, ME0.01,253.62,073122016
Southwest Harbor, ME55.71,002.81,779172019
Winter Harbor, ME0.00.0975182019
Bucksport, ME40.61,116.54,924192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Portland, ME242.32,580.665,2341032019
Haverhill, MA524.01,310.760,0011752019
Methuen Town, MA187.31,088.244,3321812019
Lawrence, MA674.21,188.972,9361822019
Peabody, MA231.6819.152,7211832019
Lynn, MA492.31,426.293,1401862019

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