Old Orchard Beach, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Old Orchard Beach Police Department serves the city of Old Orchard Beach, ME in York County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 816 violent crimes and 573 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.4 per 100k residents, which is 40.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, 67.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.4 | A | 816 | 106.2 | -40.3% |
| Property Crime | 52.8 | A | 573 | 163.6 | -67.7% |
| Larceny | 42.3 | A | 457 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -52.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saco | 4 miles | B 75.8 | B 113.7 | Violent: 19.6% higher Property: 115.3% higher |
| Cape Elizabeth | 9 miles | A 10.4 | A 10.4 | Violent: 83.6% lower Property: 80.3% lower |
| Buxton | 9 miles | A 46.6 | A 105.0 | Violent: 26.4% lower Property: 98.7% higher |
| South Portland | 10 miles | A 66.0 | A 62.4 | Violent: 4.2% higher Property: 18.1% higher |
| Westbrook | 11 miles | A 62.6 | A 62.6 | Violent: 1.2% lower Property: 18.6% higher |