Is Portland, Maine a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Portland, ME

Is Portland, Maine safe place to live?
Is Portland, Maine a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Portland? What is the crime rate in Portland city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Portland, Maine is 18% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Portland is 50% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Portland is 12% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 517 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 58 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    1272
    Violent : 129
    Property : 1143
    Total Crime
    18% NAT. AVG.
    52% STATE AVG.
    1920.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    50% NAT. AVG.
    79% STATE AVG.
    194.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    12% NAT. AVG.
    49% STATE AVG.
    1725.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Portland
    Violent crime
    1 in 517
    Property crime
    1 in 58
    Robbery
    1 in 1962
    Burglary
    1 in 710
    Assault
    1 in 996
    Car Theft
    1 in 1150
    Portland : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Maine 21 21 40 15 27
    In USA 1561 1487 1694 1289 1499
    Portland : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Maine 12 12 4 13 28
    In USA 1463 330 650 1540 905

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Portland
    		Maine
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 129 194.8 108.58 387.8
    Murder 0 0 1.63 6.5
    Robbery 34 51.3 12.59 73.9
    Assault 67 101.2 58.36 279.7
    Rape 28 42.3 36 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Portland
    		 Maine
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 1143 1725.8 1156.18 1,958.2
    Burglary 94 141.9 148.8 314.2
    Larceny 991 1496.3 943.53 1,398
    Car Theft 58 87.6 63.85 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison