Brunswick, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brunswick Police Department serves the city of Brunswick, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 591 violent crimes and 1,293 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.2 per 100k residents, which is 61.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.3 per 100k, 69.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.2 | A | 591 | 106.2 | -61.2% |
| Property Crime | 50.3 | A | 1293 | 163.6 | -69.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 41 | 22.3 | -79.5% |
| Larceny | 45.7 | A | 1159 | 116.4 | -60.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 54 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 6 miles | A 40.7 | C 152.6 | Violent: 1.1% lower Property: 203.3% higher |
| Bath | 7 miles | B 79.3 | A 68.0 | Violent: 92.7% higher Property: 35.1% higher |
| Freeport | 10 miles | A 45.4 | C 193.0 | Violent: 10.3% higher Property: 283.8% higher |
| Phippsburg | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Yarmouth | 14 miles | A 21.9 | A 43.8 | Violent: 46.8% lower Property: 13.0% lower |