Penobscot County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Penobscot County in ME is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,095 violent crimes and 12,075 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.3 per 100k residents, which is 39.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.2 per 100k, 42.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.3 | A | 8095 | 106.2 | -39.5% |
| Property Crime | 94.2 | A | 12075 | 163.6 | -42.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 104 | 5.8 | -93.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.1 | A | 268 | 22.3 | -95.2% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 1115 | 24.0 | -56.7% |
| Larceny | 77.5 | B | 10407 | 116.4 | -33.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 521 | 22.2 | -71.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
Bangor Police Department
Bangor, ME
Brewer Police Department
Brewer, ME
Dexter Police Department
Dexter, ME
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, ME
Old Town Police Department
Old Town, ME
Orono Police Department
Orono, ME
Hampden Police Department
Hampden, ME
East Millinocket Police Department
East Millinocket, ME
Newport Police Department
Newport, ME
Veazie Police Department
Veazie, ME
University of Maine: Orono
Holden Police Department
Holden, ME