Freeport, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Freeport Police Department serves the city of Freeport, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 162 violent crimes and 483 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.0 per 100k, 18.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.4 | A | 162 | 106.2 | -57.2% |
| Property Crime | 193.0 | C | 483 | 163.6 | +18.0% |
| Larceny | 181.7 | D | 446 | 116.4 | +56.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.3 | A | 12 | 22.2 | -48.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | 4 miles | A 21.9 | A 43.8 | Violent: 51.8% lower Property: 77.3% lower |
| Cumberland | 7 miles | A 34.6 | A 34.6 | Violent: 23.8% lower Property: 82.1% lower |
| Brunswick | 10 miles | A 41.2 | A 50.3 | Violent: 9.4% lower Property: 73.9% lower |
| Falmouth | 11 miles | A 15.3 | A 53.6 | Violent: 66.3% lower Property: 72.2% lower |
| Scarborough | 11 miles | A 25.3 | A 80.1 | Violent: 44.3% lower Property: 58.5% lower |