Knox County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Knox County in ME is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,512 violent crimes and 1,730 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.0 per 100k residents, which is 43.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.1 per 100k, 40.1% 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 AAnnual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,512 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,730 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,428 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.0 | A | 1512 | 106.2 | -43.5% |
| Property Crime | 98.1 | A | 1730 | 163.6 | -40.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.9 | A | 57 | 22.3 | -96.0% |
| Burglary | 13.4 | A | 180 | 24.0 | -44.4% |
| Larceny | 81.9 | B | 1428 | 116.4 | -29.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -87.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Camden Police Department
Camden, ME
Rockland Police Department
Rockland, ME
Thomaston Police Department
Thomaston, ME
Rockport Police Department
Rockport, ME