Somerset County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Somerset County in ME is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,236 violent crimes and 3,440 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.0 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.1 per 100k, 29.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,236 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,440 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,692 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.0 | B | 3236 | 106.2 | -14.3% |
| Property Crime | 116.1 | B | 3440 | 163.6 | -29.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 120 | 3.5 | -78.0% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -86.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.8 | A | 154 | 22.3 | -96.5% |
| Burglary | 15.2 | A | 501 | 24.0 | -36.9% |
| Larceny | 93.4 | B | 2692 | 116.4 | -19.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 229 | 22.2 | -66.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Somerset County Sheriff's Office
Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield, ME
Skowhegan Police Department
Skowhegan, ME
Pittsfield Police Department
Pittsfield, ME