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Is Westbrook, Maine Safe?

Population 21,565 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,565, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Westbrook earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Westbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestbrookMaine AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.1248.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1699.81912.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate334.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

192.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1700/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westbrook

Violent crime in Westbrook is below the national average. The rate of 228.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1699.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft334
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westbrook
228.1
State
248.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westbrook
1699.8
State
1912.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westbrook Safety

Is Westbrook safe?
It depends on where in Westbrook you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Westbrook?
192.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1699.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westbrook safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Westbrook has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westbrook?
No. Crime in Westbrook has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Westbrook compare to other cities in Maine?
Middle of the pack for Maine. Westbrook isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Maine cities.
How safe is Westbrook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Westbrook?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Westbrook?
228.1 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (44), and murder (3.0) 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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