Rockland, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockland Police Department serves the city of Rockland, ME in Knox County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 686 violent crimes and 566 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.3 per 100k, 47.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 CAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents686 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.6 | C | 686 | 106.2 | -6.3% |
| Property Crime | 85.3 | A | 566 | 163.6 | -47.8% |
| Larceny | 71.1 | A | 474 | 116.4 | -38.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.2 | A | 31 | 22.2 | -35.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 320.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 275.6% higher |
| Rockport | 0 miles | D 160.4 | A 26.7 | Violent: 61.1% higher Property: 68.7% lower |
| Camden | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Waldoboro | 24 miles | A 37.4 | A 18.7 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 78.1% lower |
| Damariscotta | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 86.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1.7% higher |