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Safest Cities in Maine (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Saco is the safest city in Maine with a crime rate of 17.6 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Westbrook (18.2/1K) and Augusta (18.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 11 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
20.1per 1K
Below National Avg
9of 11 cities
Above National Avg
2of 11 cities

All 11 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Saco
B
17.6
2Westbrook
B
18.2
3Augusta
B
18.2
4Lewiston
B-
19.5
5South Portland
B-
19.7
6Sanford
B-
19.8
7Portland
B-
20.2
8Waterville
B-
21.3
9Biddeford
B-
21.4
10Bangor
B-
22.4
11Auburn
C+
23

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Maine

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Maine. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Auburn23/1K · Moderate · Violent: 267/100K
2
B-
Bangor22.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 327/100K
3
B-
Biddeford21.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 393/100K
4
B-
Waterville21.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 361/100K
5
B-
Portland20.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 279/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Maine

What is the safest city in Maine?
As of 2026, Saco is the safest city in Maine with a crime rate of 17.6 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 64% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Maine?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Maine based on crime rate are: Saco, Westbrook, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Sanford, Portland, Waterville, Biddeford, Bangor.
What is the most dangerous city in Maine?
Auburn has the highest crime rate in Maine at 23 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Maine?
The average crime rate across 11 tracked cities in Maine is 20.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 300 per 100K and property crime averages 1711 per 100K.
Is Maine safe to live in?
Maine is safer than average, with violent crime at 300 per 100K (national: 363.8). 9 of 11 tracked cities have crime rates at or below the national average. The safest is Saco with a B grade.
How many cities are ranked in Maine?
11 cities in Maine are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 9 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Maine →View all Maine city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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