York, ME Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The York Police Department serves the city of York, ME in York County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 365 violent crimes and 459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.4 per 100k residents, which is 66.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.5 per 100k, 74.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.4 | A | 365 | 106.2 | -66.7% |
| Property Crime | 42.5 | A | 459 | 163.6 | -74.0% |
| Larceny | 35.4 | A | 378 | 116.4 | -69.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 27 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 0 miles | D 165.2 | D 254.4 | Violent: 366.8% higher Property: 499.2% higher |
| Berwick | 0 miles | A 48.2 | A 12.0 | Violent: 36.1% higher Property: 71.6% lower |
| Kennebunkport | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 107.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 152.6% higher |
| North Berwick | 0 miles | B 76.4 | A 57.3 | Violent: 116.1% higher Property: 35.0% higher |
| Ogunquit | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.5% higher |