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Crime rate in Rockland, Maine (ME): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Rockland, ME compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Rockland, ME

The 2022 crime rate in Rockland, ME is 124 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.0 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 57.9% U.S. cities. The 2022 Rockland crime rate rose by 37% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Rockland has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Rockland, ME is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Rockland:

124.1
Thomaston:

61.8
Rockport:

25.5
Camden:

16.5
Waldoboro:

34.1
Islesboro:

110.4
Damariscotta:

41.6
Belfast:

28.7
Searsport:

10.5
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Rockland by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.7)
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)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(27.0)
1
(13.7)
2
(27.4)
2
(27.4)
1
(13.9)
1
(13.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.8)
1
(14.0)
2
(27.9)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
3
(41.8)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(41.1)
3
(41.1)
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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(27.0)
3
(41.1)
3
(41.1)
5
(68.5)
7
(97.2)
4
(55.6)
1
(13.9)
0
(0.0)
7
(97.8)
2
(27.9)
3
(42.1)
6
(83.9)
3
(41.8)
6
(84.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
31
(418.0)
45
(616.7)
34
(466.0)
23
(315.2)
31
(430.3)
22
(306.0)
27
(374.9)
16
(221.4)
14
(195.5)
7
(97.6)
8
(112.2)
15
(209.8)
3
(41.8)
25
(353.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
382
(5,150)
357
(4,892)
317
(4,345)
282
(3,865)
203
(2,817)
169
(2,350)
167
(2,319)
140
(1,937)
146
(2,039)
135
(1,883)
102
(1,431)
104
(1,454)
76
(1,060)
122
(1,723)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(94.4)
6
(82.2)
6
(82.2)
9
(123.3)
7
(97.2)
4
(55.6)
4
(55.5)
3
(41.5)
5
(69.8)
5
(69.7)
8
(112.2)
2
(28.0)
3
(41.8)
12
(169.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
5
(68.5)
1
(13.7)
4
(54.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(41.7)
1
(13.9)
1
(13.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index269.8292.0255.5234.5181.1142.1126.2107.4131.5115.693.7103.190.5124.1

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 20 registered sex offenders living in Rockland, Maine as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockland is 361 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Rockland:

42.4
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Rockland:

62.7
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Rockland:

55.9
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Rockland:

35.1
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Rockland:

41.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Rockland:

62.8
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Rockland:

13.8
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Rockland:

6.9
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Rockland:

41.7
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Rockland:

62.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Rockland:

82.2
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Rockland:

68.5
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Rockland:

61.7
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Rockland:

40.4
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Rockland:

33.5
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Rockland:

75.1
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Rockland:

124.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Rockland:

90.5
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Rockland:

182.2
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Rockland:

67.6
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Rockland:

118.9
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Rockland:

110.8
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Rockland:

124.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Rockland:

151.5
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Rockland:

147.4
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Rockland:

199.3
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Rockland:

187.1
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Rockland:

241.5
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Rockland:

274.8
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Rockland:

322.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Rockland:

380.3
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Rockland:

355.3
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Rockland:

395.2
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Rockland:

205.4
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Rockland:

255.0
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Rockland:

255.6
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 17 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.09
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.38
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.38
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Maine average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Maine average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 20 (18 officers - 18 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.49
Maine average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 17 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 17 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Maine average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 21 (18 officers - 18 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.50
Maine average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 17 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.33
Maine average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 21 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.60
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 21 (18 officers - 18 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.47
Maine average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 22 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.56
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 22 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.55
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 22 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 22 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
Maine average:

1.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 21 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.34
Maine average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 21 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.34
Maine average:

1.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 21 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.32
Maine average:

1.70

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Rockland, ME
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 04841.