Southwest Harbor, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southwest Harbor Police Department serves the city of Southwest Harbor, ME in Hancock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 73 property crimes. Property crime averages 54.1 per 100k, 66.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property 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.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 54.1 | A | 73 | 163.6 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 54.1 | A | 62 | 116.4 | -53.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor | 0 miles | A 52.8 | A 26.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.3% lower |
| Ellsworth | 0 miles | D 168.6 | D 224.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 315.3% higher |
| Bucksport | 0 miles | A 39.6 | A 79.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.3% higher |
| Gouldsboro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Winter Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |