Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME Crime


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The Portland-South Portland, ME Metro Area has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the area has a violent crime rate of 10.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of this area can feel safer and more secure in their daily lives. Property crime is also lower in this area, with a rate of 24 compared to the US average of 35.4. This signifies that the community is vigilant in protecting their personal belongings and preventing theft. However, even with these lower crime rates, it is important to continue advocating for safety measures in order to maintain and improve the overall safety of the Portland-South Portland, ME Metro Area.

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

Portland-South Portland Metro Area violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Portland-South Portland Metro Area property crime is 24.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Portland-South Portland, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Gorham, ME Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Gorham, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
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