York County Crime & Safety
York County, Maine
FBI UCRSafety Score
43/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
1287.4
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
115.7
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1171.7
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
43/100
Higher = safer
State avg 53/100
State Safety Rank
#12
of 16 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in York County, Maine
York County offers high safety standards
York County maintains a safety score of 98.0, indicating a very secure region. Its total crime rate of 1,287.4 per 100,000 is roughly half the national average of 2,385.5.
Close to Maine's average crime rates
York's total crime rate of 1,287.4 is slightly higher than the state average of 1,084.3. Its safety score of 98.0 sits just below the statewide average of 98.3.
Crime rates in the southern region
York County has a higher crime rate than neighboring Sagadahoc County (688.9). However, it remains comparable to other developed counties in the southern Maine corridor.
Property crime is the main focus
Property crime stands at 1,171.7 per 100,000, while violent crime is 115.7. Although the violent crime rate is higher than the state average of 82.4, it is still far below the national average.
Smart security for your property
Residents can mitigate property crime by using smart security cameras and alarm systems. These tools are especially effective in higher-population areas to deter theft and vandalism.
Crime Advisory: York County
Safety Verdict
York County has a safety score of 43/100, indicating a moderately safe area with moderate overall crime (1287.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 115.7 per 100K and property crime at 1171.7 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 16 law enforcement agencies in York County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Maine, total crime is 19% above the Maine average and its safety score is 10 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.