Waldo County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Waldo County in ME is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 630 violent crimes and 681 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.3 per 100k residents, which is 91.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.2 per 100k, 70.5% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.3 | A | 630 | 106.2 | -91.2% |
| Property Crime | 48.2 | A | 681 | 163.6 | -70.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 7 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 1.7 | A | 137 | 24.0 | -93.1% |
| Larceny | 46.6 | A | 505 | 116.4 | -60.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 39 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Waldo County Sheriff's Office
Belfast Police Department
Belfast, ME
Searsport Police Department
Searsport, ME
Islesboro Police Department
Islesboro, ME