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Is Bangor, Maine Safe?

Population 32,518 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bangor is a smaller community of 32,518 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,586 per 100K.

Bangor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBangorMaine AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.6248.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2145.01912.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2145/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bangor

Violent crime in Bangor is below the national average. The rate of 288.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2145.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bangor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary406
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bangor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bangor
288.6
State
248.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bangor
2145.0
State
1912.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bangor Safety

Is Bangor safe?
Not especially. Bangor earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bangor?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2145.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bangor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bangor's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,586 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bangor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bangor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bangor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bangor?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bangor's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bangor compare to other cities in Maine?
Below average for the state. Bangor ranks behind about 85% of Maine cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bangor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bangor?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Bangor below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bangor?
288.6 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (71), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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