Cumberland County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cumberland County in ME is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,803 violent crimes and 17,013 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.6 per 100k residents, which is 60.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.5 per 100k, 53.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.6 | A | 8803 | 106.2 | -60.9% |
| Property Crime | 75.5 | A | 17013 | 163.6 | -53.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 438 | 3.5 | -58.5% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 245 | 5.8 | -68.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 927 | 22.3 | -88.7% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 1452 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 65.7 | A | 14469 | 116.4 | -43.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 989 | 22.2 | -72.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Brunswick Police Department
Brunswick, ME
Cape Elizabeth Police Department
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Falmouth Police Department
Falmouth, ME
Gorham Police Department
Gorham, ME
Portland Police Department
Portland, ME
South Portland Police Department
South Portland, ME
Scarborough Police Department
Scarborough, ME
Westbrook Police Department
Westbrook, ME
Bridgton Police Department
Bridgton, ME
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, ME
Freeport Police Department
Freeport, ME
Yarmouth Police Department
Yarmouth, ME
Windham Police Department
Windham, ME