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 AAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 48.3 | A | 114 | 106.2 | -54.5% |
Property Crime | 72.5 | A | 99 | 163.6 | -55.7% |
Burglary | 24.2 | C | 11 | 24.0 | +0.5% |
Larceny | 48.3 | A | 79 | 116.4 | -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 |