Scarborough, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Scarborough Police Department serves the city of Scarborough, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 604 violent crimes and 1,546 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 80.1 per 100k, 51.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
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 | 25.3 | A | 604 | 106.2 | -76.2% |
| Property Crime | 80.1 | A | 1546 | 163.6 | -51.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -81.0% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 98 | 24.0 | -64.9% |
| Larceny | 63.2 | A | 1412 | 116.4 | -45.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -62.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 0 miles | A 15.3 | A 53.6 | Violent: 39.4% lower Property: 33.1% lower |
| Cumberland | 4 miles | A 34.6 | A 34.6 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: 56.8% lower |
| Windham | 5 miles | A 5.1 | A 102.8 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 28.4% higher |
| Yarmouth | 7 miles | A 21.9 | A 43.8 | Violent: 13.4% lower Property: 45.3% lower |
| Westbrook | 9 miles | A 62.6 | A 62.6 | Violent: 147.7% higher Property: 21.8% lower |