Franklin County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in ME is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,382 violent crimes and 1,182 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.1 per 100k residents, which is 20.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.0 per 100k, 68.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,382 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,182 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents968 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.1 | B | 1382 | 106.2 | -20.8% |
| Property Crime | 51.0 | A | 1182 | 163.6 | -68.8% |
| Homicide | 3.9 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +634.4% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 60 | 3.5 | -60.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 97 | 22.3 | -84.0% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 135 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 43.2 | A | 968 | 116.4 | -62.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 76 | 22.2 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Farmington Police Department
Farmington, ME
Jay Police Department
Jay, ME
Wilton Police Department
Wilton, ME
Rangeley Police Department
Rangeley, ME
University of Maine: Farmington
Carrabassett Valley Police Department
Carrabassett Valley, ME