South Berwick, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Berwick Police Department serves the city of South Berwick, ME in York County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 160 violent crimes and 172 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.8 per 100k residents, which is 75.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.8 per 100k, 84.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.8 | A | 160 | 106.2 | -75.8% |
| Property Crime | 25.8 | A | 172 | 163.6 | -84.3% |
| Larceny | 25.8 | A | 132 | 116.4 | -77.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot | 8 miles | A 13.6 | A 40.7 | Violent: 47.3% lower Property: 58.1% higher |
| Kittery | 10 miles | A 29.1 | B 116.3 | Violent: 13.0% higher Property: 351.8% higher |
| Sanford | 14 miles | B 84.8 | C 156.1 | Violent: 229.2% higher Property: 506.4% higher |
| Biddeford | 15 miles | D 165.2 | D 254.4 | Violent: 541.4% higher Property: 888.0% higher |
| Berwick | 15 miles | A 48.2 | A 12.0 | Violent: 87.0% higher Property: 53.2% lower |