Yarmouth, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Yarmouth Police Department serves the city of Yarmouth, ME in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 118 violent crimes and 209 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.9 per 100k residents, which is 79.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.8 per 100k, 73.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 21.9 | A | 118 | 106.2 | -79.4% |
Property Crime | 43.8 | A | 209 | 163.6 | -73.2% |
Larceny | 43.8 | A | 188 | 116.4 | -62.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cumberland | 3 miles | A 34.6 | A 34.6 | Violent: 58.2% higher Property: 20.9% lower |
Freeport | 4 miles | A 45.4 | C 193.0 | Violent: 107.5% higher Property: 341.0% higher |
Falmouth | 7 miles | A 15.3 | A 53.6 | Violent: 30.0% lower Property: 22.5% higher |
Scarborough | 7 miles | A 25.3 | A 80.1 | Violent: 15.5% higher Property: 83.0% higher |
Portland | 10 miles | B 95.0 | C 162.3 | Violent: 334.2% higher Property: 270.8% higher |