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


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

Crime rate in Scarborough, ME

The 2022 crime rate in Scarborough, ME is 96 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.6 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 48.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 Scarborough crime rate rose by 23% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Scarborough has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Scarborough, ME is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Scarborough:

95.6
South Portland:

138.0
Cape Elizabeth:

14.6
Portland:

154.5
Old Orchard Beach:

107.6
Westbrook:

116.1
Saco:

115.6
Gorham:

37.3
Biddeford:

230.2
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Scarborough by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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)
1
(4.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
4
(21.1)
3
(15.9)
6
(31.6)
7
(36.4)
3
(15.4)
5
(25.4)
1
(5.0)
5
(24.7)
3
(14.9)
3
(14.6)
5
(23.5)
2
(9.2)
5
(21.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
7
(36.3)
1
(5.3)
4
(21.1)
4
(21.1)
2
(10.4)
4
(20.6)
2
(10.2)
4
(20.2)
2
(9.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(18.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(15.6)
4
(21.1)
3
(15.9)
0
(0.0)
8
(41.6)
8
(41.1)
4
(20.3)
8
(40.3)
1
(4.9)
4
(19.9)
7
(34.1)
5
(23.5)
5
(22.9)
8
(34.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
49
(254.1)
73
(385.9)
81
(428.2)
65
(342.4)
66
(342.8)
48
(246.7)
32
(162.6)
36
(181.4)
20
(98.9)
15
(74.7)
15
(73.0)
9
(42.4)
20
(91.7)
30
(130.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
295
(1,530)
403
(2,130)
418
(2,210)
427
(2,249)
344
(1,787)
316
(1,624)
344
(1,748)
354
(1,783)
277
(1,370)
232
(1,156)
234
(1,139)
252
(1,187)
319
(1,463)
328
(1,432)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
13
(67.4)
9
(47.6)
11
(58.1)
10
(52.7)
11
(57.1)
6
(30.8)
3
(15.2)
7
(35.3)
8
(39.6)
8
(39.9)
4
(19.5)
12
(56.5)
3
(13.8)
6
(26.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
3
(15.6)
1
(5.3)
1
(5.3)
1
(5.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.1)
3
(15.1)
1
(4.9)
3
(14.9)
0
(0.0)
4
(18.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index98.4138.7145.2149.8140.6111.4109.9105.088.670.680.584.177.995.6

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 8 registered sex offenders living in Scarborough, Maine as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Scarborough is 667 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Scarborough:

43.6
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Scarborough:

20.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Scarborough:

44.7
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Scarborough:

41.4
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Scarborough:

24.9
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Scarborough:

32.2
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Scarborough:

35.3
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Scarborough:

40.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Scarborough:

46.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Scarborough:

62.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Scarborough:

42.1
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Scarborough:

34.4
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Scarborough:

34.4
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Scarborough:

25.9
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Scarborough:

36.4
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Scarborough:

31.8
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Scarborough:

26.9
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Scarborough:

35.2
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Scarborough:

101.7
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Scarborough:

93.5
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Scarborough:

76.3
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Scarborough:

74.5
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Scarborough:

78.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Scarborough:

94.2
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Scarborough:

130.7
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Scarborough:

122.2
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Scarborough:

135.2
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Scarborough:

166.5
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Scarborough:

188.9
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Scarborough:

204.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Scarborough:

190.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Scarborough:

137.4
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Scarborough:

142.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Scarborough:

147.0
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Scarborough:

181.8
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Scarborough:

158.8
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: 57 (37 officers - 33 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 59 (39 officers - 34 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.84
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 61 (40 officers - 34 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 59 (40 officers - 34 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Maine average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 60 (40 officers - 33 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.98
Maine average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 58 (40 officers - 34 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.02
Maine average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 56 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.88
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 53 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.90
Maine average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 54 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.92
Maine average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 53 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Maine average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 53 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 51 (35 officers - 32 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Maine average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 50 (35 officers - 32 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.82
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 48 (33 officers - 30 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
Maine average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 48 (33 officers - 31 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
Maine average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 48 (33 officers - 31 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Maine average:

1.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 47 (32 officers - 30 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Maine average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 47 (32 officers - 30 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
Maine average:

1.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 47 (32 officers - 30 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
Maine average:

1.70

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

Zip codes: 04074.