Located in the northern part of Maine, Somerset County has a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Somerset is only 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the national average is 22.7. This means that Somerset has a relatively safe environment with lower rates of crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, the property crime rate in Somerset is slightly higher at 34.7, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Somerset is relatively low, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property and personal safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Somerset County violent crime is 10.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Somerset County property crime is 34.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Somerset, 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.