Washington County, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in ME is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 914 violent crimes and 858 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.5 per 100k, 78.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 914 | 106.2 | -74.8% |
| Property Crime | 35.5 | A | 858 | 163.6 | -78.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 44 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 112 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 1.5 | A | 191 | 24.0 | -93.8% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 610 | 116.4 | -71.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.7 | A | 55 | 22.2 | -96.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Calais Police Department
Calais, ME
Eastport Police Department
Eastport, ME
Machias Police Department
Machias, ME
Baileyville Police Department
Baileyville, ME
Milbridge Police Department
Milbridge, ME