Aroostook County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Aroostook County in ME is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,779 violent crimes and 2,606 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.0 per 100k residents, which is +13.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 86.8 per 100k, -46.9% 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 Rate120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,779 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,606 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,162 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.0 | C | 1779 | 106.2 | +13.0% |
| Property Crime | 86.8 | A | 2606 | 163.6 | -46.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -53.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 159 | 22.3 | -61.5% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 300 | 24.0 | -54.1% |
| Larceny | 62.3 | A | 2162 | 116.4 | -46.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 138 | 22.2 | -39.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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