Hancock County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hancock County in ME is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,697 violent crimes and 1,545 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.5 per 100k residents, which is -59.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.1 per 100k, -60.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.5 | A | 1697 | 106.2 | -59.0% |
| Property Crime | 64.1 | A | 1545 | 163.6 | -60.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 51 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -81.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 58.5 | A | 1369 | 116.4 | -49.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.6 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -74.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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