Belfast, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Belfast Police Department serves the city of Belfast, ME in Waldo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 124 violent crimes and 231 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.1 per 100k residents, which is 86.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.1 per 100k, 91.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime14.1A124106.2-86.7%
Property Crime14.1A231163.6-91.4%
Larceny14.1A195116.4-87.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Searsport 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Islesboro 0 miles
N/A 0.0
C 168.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 1097.2% higher
Camden 21 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Pittsfield 23 miles
A 25.3
A 50.7
Violent: 79.6% higher
Property: 259.2% higher
Newport 24 miles
B 94.9
A 94.9
Violent: 572.9% higher
Property: 572.9% higher