Gorham, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gorham Police Department serves the city of Gorham, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 227 violent crimes and 449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.6 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.1 per 100k, 89.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.6 | A | 227 | 106.2 | -73.1% |
| Property Crime | 17.1 | A | 449 | 163.6 | -89.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 19 | 22.3 | -74.3% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 45 | 24.0 | -52.5% |
| Larceny | 5.7 | A | 377 | 116.4 | -95.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 4 miles | A 62.6 | A 62.6 | Violent: 119.3% higher Property: 265.5% higher |
| Windham | 6 miles | A 5.1 | A 102.8 | Violent: 82.0% lower Property: 499.8% higher |
| Buxton | 6 miles | A 46.6 | A 105.0 | Violent: 63.3% higher Property: 512.4% higher |
| Portland | 9 miles | B 95.0 | C 162.3 | Violent: 232.8% higher Property: 846.9% higher |
| South Portland | 9 miles | A 66.0 | A 62.4 | Violent: 131.2% higher Property: 263.9% higher |