Portland, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portland Police Department serves the city of Portland, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,316 violent crimes and 6,461 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.0 per 100k residents, which is 10.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.3 per 100k, 0.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 40 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 BAnnual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,316 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,461 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,511 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.0 | B | 3316 | 106.2 | -10.5% |
| Property Crime | 162.3 | C | 6461 | 163.6 | -0.8% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 151 | 3.5 | -17.4% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 140 | 5.8 | +50.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 438 | 22.3 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 464 | 24.0 | -57.4% |
| Larceny | 144.8 | D | 5511 | 116.4 | +24.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 435 | 22.2 | -80.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 40 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | 2 miles | A 66.0 | A 62.4 | Violent: 30.5% lower Property: 61.6% lower |
| Cape Elizabeth | 5 miles | A 10.4 | A 10.4 | Violent: 89.0% lower Property: 93.6% lower |
| Westbrook | 5 miles | A 62.6 | A 62.6 | Violent: 34.1% lower Property: 61.4% lower |
| Gorham | 9 miles | A 28.6 | A 17.1 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 89.4% lower |
| Cumberland | 9 miles | A 34.6 | A 34.6 | Violent: 63.6% lower Property: 78.7% lower |