Fort Kent, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Kent Police Department serves the city of Fort Kent, ME in Aroostook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 114 violent crimes and 99 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is 54.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.5 per 100k, 55.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate72.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime48.3A114106.2-54.5%
Property Crime72.5A99163.6-55.7%
Burglary24.2C1124.0+0.5%
Larceny48.3A79116.4-58.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Transgender 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Madawaska 15 miles
D 129.5
A 51.8
Violent: 168.0% higher
Property: 28.5% lower
Caribou 35 miles
A 40.2
A 53.6
Violent: 16.8% lower
Property: 26.0% lower
Fort Fairfield 35 miles
D 150.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 210.4% higher
Property: N/A
Houlton 35 miles
A 49.4
B 115.3
Violent: 2.3% higher
Property: 59.1% higher
Ashland 35 miles
F 248.6
A 82.8
Violent: 414.4% higher
Property: 14.3% higher