Bath, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bath Police Department serves the city of Bath, ME in Sagadahoc County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 536 violent crimes and 454 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.3 per 100k residents, which is 25.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.0 per 100k, 58.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 BAnnual Rate79.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents454 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.3 | B | 536 | 106.2 | -25.3% |
| Property Crime | 68.0 | A | 454 | 163.6 | -58.4% |
| Larceny | 56.6 | A | 418 | 116.4 | -51.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.3 | A | 11 | 22.2 | -48.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 1 miles | A 40.7 | C 152.6 | Violent: 48.7% lower Property: 124.4% higher |
| Phippsburg | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Brunswick | 7 miles | A 41.2 | A 50.3 | Violent: 48.1% lower Property: 26.0% lower |
| Wiscasset | 9 miles | A 51.3 | A 102.6 | Violent: 35.3% lower Property: 50.9% higher |
| Boothbay Harbor | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |