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 AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 14.1 | A | 124 | 106.2 | -86.7% |
Property Crime | 14.1 | A | 231 | 163.6 | -91.4% |
Larceny | 14.1 | A | 195 | 116.4 | -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 |