Somerset County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Somerset County in ME is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,510 violent crimes and 1,869 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.7 per 100k residents, which is -3.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.5 per 100k, -28.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
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 | 102.7 | C | 1510 | 106.2 | -3.3% |
| Property Crime | 116.5 | B | 1869 | 163.6 | -28.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 55 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 75 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 230 | 24.0 | -41.8% |
| Larceny | 98.6 | B | 1535 | 116.4 | -15.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield, ME
Skowhegan Police Department
Skowhegan, ME
Pittsfield Police Department
Pittsfield, ME