Brewer, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brewer Police Department serves the city of Brewer, ME in Penobscot County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 215 violent crimes and 1,205 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.8 per 100k, 11.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,205 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,143 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 41.4 | A | 215 | 106.2 | -61.0% |
Property Crime | 144.8 | B | 1205 | 163.6 | -11.5% |
Larceny | 144.8 | D | 1143 | 116.4 | +24.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bangor | 1 miles | F 234.7 | F 298.2 | Violent: 467.1% higher Property: 105.9% higher |
Holden | 5 miles | A 58.5 | A 29.3 | Violent: 41.4% higher Property: 79.8% lower |
Veazie | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Old Town | 12 miles | A 67.0 | C 147.4 | Violent: 61.9% higher Property: 1.8% higher |
Bar Harbor | 24 miles | A 52.8 | A 26.4 | Violent: 27.5% higher Property: 81.8% lower |