Crime & Safety in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor's crime data ran genuinely, substantially favorable this pass, per one cited aggregator.
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Bar Harbor's cited crime index (~504) ran approximately 59% below Maine's statewide rate and approximately 75% below the national average.
A year-round figure
This favorable figure reflects Bar Harbor's year-round data and may not fully capture peak-season, visitor-driven incident patterns tied to Acadia's record tourism volume.
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Key takeaways
- Bar Harbor's crime index runs genuinely, substantially below both Maine and national averages.
- This favorable figure is a year-round measure and may not fully reflect peak-season dynamics.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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