Safety · Maine
Safest Counties in Maine 2026
Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.
Top 10 — Safety in Maine
Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.
All Maine Counties — Safety Rankings
16 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Safety Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldo County, ME | 86.5 | 53.9 |
| 2 | Washington County, ME | 78.4 | 52.8 |
| 3 | Lincoln County, ME | 74.3 | 54.2 |
| 4 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 71.2 | 54.7 |
| 5 | Aroostook County, ME | 59.8 | 48.7 |
| 6 | Franklin County, ME | 59.4 | 54.8 |
| 7 | Piscataquis County, ME | 58.5 | 49.7 |
| 8 | Hancock County, ME | 57.6 | 51.2 |
| 9 | Knox County, ME | 57.2 | 50.5 |
| 10 | Oxford County, ME | 45.9 | 45.2 |
| 11 | Cumberland County, ME | 44.2 | 47.4 |
| 12 | York County, ME | 43 | 46.8 |
| 13 | Somerset County, ME | 34.1 | 41.3 |
| 14 | Androscoggin County, ME | 30.3 | 38.2 |
| 15 | Penobscot County, ME | 27.5 | 38.7 |
| 16 | Kennebec County, ME | 27.4 | 40.2 |