Bar Harbor, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bar Harbor Police Department serves the city of Bar Harbor, ME in Hancock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 252 violent crimes and 212 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.4 per 100k, 83.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 252 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
Property Crime | 26.4 | A | 212 | 163.6 | -83.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 16 | 22.3 | -40.7% |
Larceny | 26.4 | A | 177 | 116.4 | -77.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ellsworth | 0 miles | D 168.6 | D 224.8 | Violent: 219.5% higher Property: 751.9% higher |
Bucksport | 0 miles | A 39.6 | A 79.2 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 200.2% higher |
Southwest Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 105.2% higher |
Gouldsboro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Winter Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |