Newport, ME Crime Statistics

The Newport Police Department serves the city of Newport, ME in Penobscot County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 90 violent crimes and 258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.9 per 100k residents, which is 10.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.9 per 100k, 42.0% 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 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.