Caribou, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Caribou Police Department serves the city of Caribou, ME in Aroostook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 211 violent crimes and 424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.2 per 100k residents, which is 62.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.6 per 100k, 67.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime40.2A211106.2-62.1%
Property Crime53.6A424163.6-67.2%
Burglary13.4A6024.0-44.2%
Larceny40.2A326116.4-65.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Catholic 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fort Fairfield 0 miles
D 150.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 273.0% higher
Property: N/A
Houlton 0 miles
A 49.4
B 115.3
Violent: 22.9% higher
Property: 115.0% higher
Ashland 0 miles
F 248.6
A 82.8
Violent: 518.1% higher
Property: 54.5% higher
Presque Isle 31 miles
F 173.8
D 231.8
Violent: 332.3% higher
Property: 332.3% higher
Fort Kent 35 miles
A 48.3
A 72.5
Violent: 20.2% higher
Property: 35.2% higher