Safest Cities in Maine (2023)

Maine Safety Analysis

• Maine ranks #2 out of 51 states for safety, placing it firmly among the safest states in the nation. Across 3 tracked cities with a combined population of 795,762, crime rates consistently fall below national benchmarks.
• The average violent crime rate across Maine cities is 432 per 100K residents, which is 10% below the national average of 481/100K. This lower rate reflects relatively fewer assaults, robberies, and homicides compared to the rest of the country.
• Property crime averages 2,605/100K across Maine, 17% below the national average of 3,153/100K. Residents face lower risk of burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft compared to most states.
• Only 14% of crime in Maine is violent, well below the typical 20-25% national share. While property crime remains the primary concern, the risk of violent victimization is comparatively low.
• Bangor leads Maine with a safety score of 72/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.