Crime & Safety in Saco
Saco's crime data ran genuinely mixed per this pass's research, and this record discloses that real tension directly.
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Learn moreAn elevated overall crime rate
Saco's overall crime rate ran 12 per 1,000 residents, higher than 84% of Maine's own cities and towns of all sizes.
A comparatively low violent-crime rate
Saco's violent-crime rate specifically ran approximately 1 per 1,000 -- a roughly 1-in-1,239 chance of becoming a victim, comparatively low.
A real, disclosed 20-year trend divergence
Violent crime increased over the last 20 years even as property crime decreased, with the overall trend nonetheless projected below 2019 levels by 2025.
Key takeaways
- Saco's overall crime rate runs above most Maine communities, though its violent-crime rate specifically runs comparatively low.
- A real, disclosed 20-year trend showed violent crime rising even as property crime fell.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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