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 AAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 40.2 | A | 211 | 106.2 | -62.1% |
Property Crime | 53.6 | A | 424 | 163.6 | -67.2% |
Burglary | 13.4 | A | 60 | 24.0 | -44.2% |
Larceny | 40.2 | A | 326 | 116.4 | -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 |