Ellsworth, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ellsworth Police Department serves the city of Ellsworth, ME in Hancock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,200 violent crimes and 1,024 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 224.8 per 100k, 37.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.6 | D | 1200 | 106.2 | +58.8% |
| Property Crime | 224.8 | D | 1024 | 163.6 | +37.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.2 | A | 19 | 22.3 | -49.5% |
| Larceny | 191.1 | F | 940 | 116.4 | +64.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.7 | D | 37 | 22.2 | +52.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor | 0 miles | A 52.8 | A 26.4 | Violent: 68.7% lower Property: 88.3% lower |
| Bucksport | 0 miles | A 39.6 | A 79.2 | Violent: 76.5% lower Property: 64.8% lower |
| Southwest Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.9% lower |
| Gouldsboro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Winter Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |