Is Portland, ME Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Portland, Maine reported 1,677.25 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.52 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 570.28 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,149 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Maine reported 138.68 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.60 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 90.88 per 100,000 below that reference, with 95 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Maine reported 125.54 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.67 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 62.61 per 100,000 below that reference, with 86 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Maine reported 159.11 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.82 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 33.89 per 100,000 below that reference, with 109 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Maine reported 48.17 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.00 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 0.07 per 100,000 below that reference, with 33 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Portland, ME has an adjusted safety score of 56.06 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Maine. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Maine workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 33 | 48.17 | 48.24 | 1.0× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 95 | 138.68 | 229.56 | 0.6× national |
| Burglary | 86 | 125.54 | 188.15 | 0.67× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1149 | 1677.25 | 1106.97 |
1.52× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 109 | 159.11 | 193.0 | 0.82× national |
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What drives Portland's safety score?
Portland ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Maine, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 68,505 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 71.21, while Property Security is lowest at 31.35. The 39.86-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1677.25 per 100,000 (1.52× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 138.68 per 100,000 (0.6× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Portland, Maine recorded 1,149 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 78.1% of the 1,472 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 33 robbery reports (2.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Maine recorded 109 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 7.4% of the 1,472 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 33 robbery reports (2.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Maine recorded 95 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 6.5% of the 1,472 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 33 robbery reports (2.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Maine uses a reporting population of 68,505 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Portland, Maine has an adjusted score of 56.06 points out of 100 versus 59.31 in Bangor, Maine, a difference of 3.25 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Portland ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Portland, Maine has an adjusted score of 56.06 points out of 100 versus 54.6 in Lewiston, Maine, a difference of 1.46 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Portland ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland safe compared to other places in Maine?
Portland is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 56.06 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Maine.
What is the crime rate in Portland?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Portland's safety rating?
Portland's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 56.06 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Maine. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Portland?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Portland?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.