Cape Elizabeth, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cape Elizabeth Police Department serves the city of Cape Elizabeth, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 64 violent crimes and 123 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.4 per 100k residents, which is 90.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 10.4 per 100k, 93.6% 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 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 10.4 | A | 64 | 106.2 | -90.2% |
Property Crime | 10.4 | A | 123 | 163.6 | -93.6% |
Larceny | 10.4 | A | 100 | 116.4 | -91.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
South Portland | 3 miles | A 66.0 | A 62.4 | Violent: 533.8% higher Property: 498.6% higher |
Portland | 5 miles | B 95.0 | C 162.3 | Violent: 812.1% higher Property: 1457.6% higher |
Westbrook | 9 miles | A 62.6 | A 62.6 | Violent: 501.2% higher Property: 501.2% higher |
Old Orchard Beach | 9 miles | A 63.4 | A 52.8 | Violent: 508.3% higher Property: 407.0% higher |
Gorham | 12 miles | A 28.6 | A 17.1 | Violent: 174.1% higher Property: 64.5% higher |