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Maine’s crime rate dropped in 2024, with violent crimes and homicides falling, but vehicle thefts and identity theft rose.
Maine’s overall crime rate fell to 28.83 per 1,000 people in 2024, continuing a four-year decline, with violent crimes dropping to 1,374 incidents and property crimes slightly decreasing in rate but rising in total count.
While most crime categories fell, thefts from vehicles surged, and impersonation crimes, identity theft, and arson rose.
Bangor saw a notable increase in reported crimes, reaching a rate of 104.63 per 1,000, the highest in the state.
Homicides declined to 33, down from 60 in 2023, and amphetamine-related arrests rose sharply.
Data collection changes due to the FBI’s new reporting system may affect comparisons across years.
La tasa de criminalidad de Maine cayó en 2024, con la caída de los delitos violentos y homicidios, pero los robos de vehículos y el robo de identidad aumentaron.