Crime & Safety in Ellsworth
Ellsworth's crime data ran genuinely favorable this pass, consistent with Maine's own real, documented, exceptional statewide crime picture.
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Learn moreA favorable, dated 2025 crime index
Ellsworth's 2025 City-Data crime index ran approximately 139, about 1.6 times lower (safer) than the US average, with the cited rate falling approximately 27% versus 2024.
Consistent with Maine's own exceptional statewide record
This town-level figure runs broadly consistent with Maine's own real, documented status as the state with the nation's LOWEST violent crime rate of any US state in 2024 per FBI data.
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Key takeaways
- Ellsworth's 2025 crime index ran about 1.6x below the US average, per City-Data.
- This favorable local picture is broadly consistent with Maine's own exceptional statewide safety record.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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