Crime rate in South Portland, Maine (ME): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
Crime rate in South Portland, ME
The 2022 crime rate in South Portland, ME is 138 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.8 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 61.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 South Portland crime rate fell by 1% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years South Portland has seen rise of violent crime and decline of property crime.See how dangerous South Portland, ME is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
(Note: Higher means more crime)
| South Portland: | 138.0 |
| Portland: | 154.5 |
| Cape Elizabeth: | 14.6 |
| Scarborough: | 95.6 |
| Westbrook: | 116.1 |
| Falmouth: | 41.0 |
| Gorham: | 37.3 |
| Old Orchard Beach: | 107.6 |
| Cumberland: | 8.4 |
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| Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Rapes (per 100,000) | 3 (12.6) | 2 (8.0) | 5 (20.0) | 3 (12.0) | 10 (39.8) | 5 (19.7) | 9 (35.2) | 6 (23.4) | 4 (15.6) | 9 (35.2) | 18 (70.1) | 6 (23.4) | 14 (53.7) | 10 (36.4) |
| Robberies (per 100,000) | 13 (54.5) | 11 (44.0) | 12 (48.0) | 11 (43.8) | 13 (51.7) | 8 (31.6) | 4 (15.7) | 11 (42.8) | 13 (50.6) | 4 (15.7) | 8 (31.1) | 10 (39.1) | 6 (23.0) | 9 (32.8) |
| Assaults (per 100,000) | 46 (192.9) | 36 (144.0) | 43 (172.0) | 34 (135.5) | 35 (139.3) | 26 (102.7) | 11 (43.1) | 27 (105.2) | 39 (151.9) | 23 (90.0) | 23 (89.5) | 16 (62.5) | 35 (134.4) | 24 (87.4) |
| Burglaries (per 100,000) | 96 (402.5) | 92 (368.0) | 82 (328.0) | 109 (434.5) | 113 (449.7) | 107 (422.5) | 57 (223.2) | 75 (292.1) | 78 (303.8) | 54 (211.3) | 39 (151.8) | 24 (93.8) | 21 (80.6) | 26 (94.7) |
| Thefts (per 100,000) | 929 (3,895) | 787 (3,148) | 762 (3,048) | 847 (3,376) | 725 (2,885) | 680 (2,685) | 528 (2,067) | 508 (1,979) | 481 (1,873) | 390 (1,526) | 507 (1,974) | 344 (1,344) | 307 (1,179) | 418 (1,523) |
| Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 37 (155.1) | 22 (88.0) | 19 (76.0) | 11 (43.8) | 26 (103.5) | 14 (55.3) | 17 (66.6) | 16 (62.3) | 19 (74.0) | 13 (50.9) | 19 (74.0) | 32 (125.0) | 31 (119.0) | 48 (174.9) |
| Arson (per 100,000) | 2 (8.4) | 1 (4.0) | 2 (8.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (7.9) | 3 (11.7) | 1 (3.9) | 1 (3.9) | 3 (11.7) | 3 (11.7) | 5 (19.5) | 1 (3.8) | 3 (10.9) |
| City-Data.com crime index | 261.4 | 207.1 | 215.8 | 218.8 | 230.4 | 187.2 | 145.1 | 157.2 | 160.1 | 130.8 | 178.8 | 121.1 | 139.1 | 138.0 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in South Portland, Maine as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Portland is 1,514 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
Violent crime rate in 2022
| South Portland: | 96.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 219.8 |
Violent crime rate in 2021
| South Portland: | 132.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 224.8 |
Violent crime rate in 2020
| South Portland: | 82.1 |
| U.S. Average: | 228.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2019
| South Portland: | 130.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 219.9 |
Violent crime rate in 2018
| South Portland: | 88.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 221.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2017
| South Portland: | 116.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 226.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2016
| South Portland: | 97.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 227.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2015
| South Portland: | 64.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 219.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2014
| South Portland: | 86.9 |
| U.S. Average: | 211.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2013
| South Portland: | 135.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 214.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2012
| South Portland: | 101.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 187.4 |
Violent crime rate in 2011
| South Portland: | 130.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 187.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2010
| South Portland: | 102.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 195.7 |
Violent crime rate in 2009
| South Portland: | 136.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 208.9 |
Violent crime rate in 2008
| South Portland: | 121.9 |
| U.S. Average: | 222.5 |
Violent crime rate in 2007
| South Portland: | 74.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 229.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2006
| South Portland: | 107.9 |
| U.S. Average: | 232.6 |
Violent crime rate in 2005
| South Portland: | 68.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 227.0 |
Property crime rate in 2022
| South Portland: | 121.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 166.5 |
Property crime rate in 2021
| South Portland: | 92.9 |
| U.S. Average: | 157.8 |
Property crime rate in 2020
| South Portland: | 104.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 169.6 |
Property crime rate in 2019
| South Portland: | 140.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 179.7 |
Property crime rate in 2018
| South Portland: | 126.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 190.2 |
Property crime rate in 2017
| South Portland: | 165.5 |
| U.S. Average: | 206.4 |
Property crime rate in 2016
| South Portland: | 166.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 216.6 |
Property crime rate in 2015
| South Portland: | 158.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 221.5 |
Property crime rate in 2014
| South Portland: | 227.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 230.8 |
Property crime rate in 2013
| South Portland: | 249.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 250.4 |
Property crime rate in 2012
| South Portland: | 262.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 267.3 |
Property crime rate in 2011
| South Portland: | 229.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 273.5 |
Property crime rate in 2010
| South Portland: | 244.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 276.4 |
Property crime rate in 2009
| South Portland: | 298.5 |
| U.S. Average: | 285.6 |
Property crime rate in 2008
| South Portland: | 322.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 302.2 |
Property crime rate in 2007
| South Portland: | 245.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 309.2 |
Property crime rate in 2006
| South Portland: | 220.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 317.3 |
Property crime rate in 2005
| South Portland: | 240.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 322.3 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 57 (49 officers - 41 male; 8 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.88 |
| Maine average: | 1.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 62 (53 officers - 44 male; 9 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.07 |
| Maine average: | 1.75 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 58 (52 officers - 44 male; 8 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.02 |
| Maine average: | 1.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 57 (51 officers - 45 male; 6 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.00 |
| Maine average: | 1.76 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 60 (53 officers - 48 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.06 |
| Maine average: | 1.74 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 59 (53 officers - 49 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.06 |
| Maine average: | 1.74 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 56 (52 officers - 47 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.04 |
| Maine average: | 1.75 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 60 (54 officers - 49 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.13 |
| Maine average: | 1.72 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 61 (54 officers - 50 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.15 |
| Maine average: | 1.69 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 56 (52 officers - 48 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.07 |
| Maine average: | 1.70 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 56 (52 officers - 48 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.08 |
| Maine average: | 1.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 67 (50 officers - 46 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.00 |
| Maine average: | 1.69 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 55 (52 officers - 48 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.18 |
| Maine average: | 1.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 68 (52 officers - 48 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.19 |
| Maine average: | 1.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 68 (52 officers - 47 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.18 |
| Maine average: | 1.75 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 65 (49 officers - 45 male; 4 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.06 |
| Maine average: | 1.67 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 67 (51 officers - 46 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.16 |
| Maine average: | 1.68 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 68 (51 officers - 46 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.15 |
| Maine average: | 1.67 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 68 (51 officers - 46 male; 5 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.17 |
| Maine average: | 1.70 |
