Hancock County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hancock County in ME is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,451 violent crimes and 2,026 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.1 per 100k, 64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,451 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,026 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,747 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.8 | A | 2451 | 106.2 | -60.6% |
| Property Crime | 58.1 | A | 2026 | 163.6 | -64.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 80 | 3.5 | -74.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -80.3% |
| Burglary | 0.5 | A | 180 | 24.0 | -98.1% |
| Larceny | 52.8 | A | 1747 | 116.4 | -54.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -78.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Bar Harbor Police Department
Bar Harbor, ME
Ellsworth Police Department
Ellsworth, ME
Bucksport Police Department
Bucksport, ME
Southwest Harbor Police Department
Southwest Harbor, ME
Gouldsboro Police Department
Gouldsboro, ME
Winter Harbor Police Department
Winter Harbor, ME