Houlton, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Houlton Police Department serves the city of Houlton, ME in Aroostook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 472 violent crimes and 720 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.4 per 100k residents, which is 53.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.3 per 100k, 29.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents720 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents629 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.4 | A | 472 | 106.2 | -53.5% |
| Property Crime | 115.3 | B | 720 | 163.6 | -29.5% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 66 | 24.0 | -31.5% |
| Larceny | 98.8 | B | 629 | 116.4 | -15.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou | 0 miles | A 40.2 | A 53.6 | Violent: 18.6% lower Property: 53.5% lower |
| Fort Fairfield | 0 miles | D 150.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 203.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Ashland | 0 miles | F 248.6 | A 82.8 | Violent: 403.0% higher Property: 28.1% lower |
| Presque Isle | 31 miles | F 173.8 | D 231.8 | Violent: 251.8% higher Property: 101.1% higher |
| Fort Kent | 35 miles | A 48.3 | A 72.5 | Violent: 2.2% lower Property: 37.1% lower |