Hampden, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hampden Police Department serves the city of Hampden, ME in Penobscot County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 125 violent crimes and 236 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.7 per 100k, 77.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.6 | A | 125 | 106.2 | -88.2% |
| Property Crime | 37.7 | A | 236 | 163.6 | -77.0% |
| Larceny | 37.7 | A | 198 | 116.4 | -67.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.5% lower |
| Orono | 0 miles | A 35.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 181.9% higher Property: N/A |
| East Millinocket | 0 miles | C 116.2 | A 101.7 | Violent: 825.0% higher Property: 169.9% higher |
| Dover-Foxcroft | 31 miles | A 43.2 | A 43.2 | Violent: 244.1% higher Property: 14.7% higher |
| Old Town | 32 miles | A 67.0 | C 147.4 | Violent: 433.6% higher Property: 291.4% higher |