Kennebunk, ME Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Kennebunk Police Department serves the city of Kennebunk, ME in York County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 181 violent crimes and 264 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.3 per 100k residents, which is 76.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.3 per 100k, 84.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 A
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime25.3A181106.2-76.2%
Property Crime25.3A264163.6-84.5%
Rape8.4F193.5+138.4%
Larceny25.3A235116.4-78.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Biddeford 7 miles
D 165.2
D 254.4
Violent: 553.0% higher
Property: 906.0% higher
Berwick 7 miles
A 48.2
A 12.0
Violent: 90.4% higher
Property: 52.4% lower
Kennebunkport 7 miles
N/A 0.0
B 107.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 324.2% higher
North Berwick 7 miles
B 76.4
A 57.3
Violent: 202.3% higher
Property: 126.7% higher
Ogunquit 7 miles
N/A 0.0
A 62.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 145.9% higher