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Is Biddeford, Maine Safe?

Population 22,399 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Biddeford is a smaller community of 22,399 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,334 per 100K.

Biddeford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBiddefordMaine AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.9248.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1945.41912.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1334.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1945/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Biddeford

Violent crime in Biddeford is close to the national average. The rate of 388.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1945.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,334 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Biddeford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,334
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Biddeford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Biddeford
388.9
State
248.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Biddeford
1945.4
State
1912.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Biddeford Safety

Is Biddeford safe?
Not especially. Biddeford earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Biddeford?
233.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1945.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Biddeford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Biddeford's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,334 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Biddeford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Biddeford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Biddeford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Biddeford?
No. Crime in Biddeford has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Biddeford compare to other cities in Maine?
Below average for the state. Biddeford ranks behind about 78% of Maine cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Biddeford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Biddeford?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.4 per-thousand rate put Biddeford below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Biddeford?
388.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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