Aroostook County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Aroostook County in ME is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,277 violent crimes and 3,106 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.6 per 100k residents, which is 2.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.6 per 100k, 52.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate108.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,277 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,106 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,474 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.6 | C | 2277 | 106.2 | +2.2% |
| Property Crime | 77.6 | A | 3106 | 163.6 | -52.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 64 | 3.5 | -59.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 199 | 22.3 | -66.3% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 456 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 56.1 | A | 2474 | 116.4 | -51.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.8 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -46.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aroostook County Sheriff's Office
Caribou Police Department
Caribou, ME
Fort Fairfield Police Department
Fort Fairfield, ME
Fort Kent Police Department
Fort Kent, ME
Houlton Police Department
Houlton, ME
Madawaska Police Department
Madawaska, ME
Presque Isle Police Department
Presque Isle, ME
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, ME