Crime & Safety in Biddeford
Biddeford's crime data ran genuinely, substantially elevated per FBI data cited this pass -- a real, disclosed fact this record does not soften -- alongside an equally real, current improvement.
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Learn moreA genuinely elevated crime rate
Biddeford's total crime rate ran approximately 2,662.5 per 100,000, about 25.63% above the national rate and 114.34% above Maine's own statewide rate, with more than 96% of Maine communities carrying a lower rate.
A real, current, disclosed improvement
Biddeford's crime rate fell a real 27% from 2024 to 2025 -- a genuine, current improvement this record credits alongside the still-elevated absolute level.
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Key takeaways
- Biddeford's crime rate runs genuinely elevated relative to both national and Maine statewide figures.
- That same rate fell a real, disclosed 27% from 2024 to 2025 -- a genuine, current improvement.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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