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Accessing public records in Portland, ME

Portland is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Cumberland County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Portland Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are South Portland and Lewiston.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Portland residents.

Maine Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names. They also handle vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Maine Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Maine Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, University of Southern Maine. may contain records for residents of Portland.

Complete public record stats in Portland, ME

Crime rates in Portland, ME

Primary law enforecment agencies in Portland

Name Type County City
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office County Cumberland
Portland Police Department City Cumberland Portland
On average, overall crime occurs -19% less than the national average and is solved 36% of the time. In Portland, Arson is committed at a per capita rate (13.8 / 100k residents) which is 27% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Arson occurred 9.4 times per year. And Motor Vehicle Theft occurs at a lower rate of -59% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Portland Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 125.2 | Last Year Count: 73 | 5-Year Average Count: 85.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 64.55%
Portland's per capita rate is -53% less than national rate.

-53%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 224.5 | Last Year Count: 126 | 5-Year Average Count: 152.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 51.05%
Portland's per capita rate is -41% less than national rate.

-41%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 47.9 | Last Year Count: 17 | 5-Year Average Count: 32.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 36.81%
Portland's per capita rate is -41% less than national rate.

-41%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 13.8 | Last Year Count: 15 | 5-Year Average Count: 9.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 27.66%
Portland's per capita rate is 27% higher than national rate.

+27%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 2.9 | Last Year Count: 5 | 5-Year Average Count: 2 | Solved (5yr ave): 90%
Portland's per capita rate is -54% less than national rate.

-54%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 166.3 | Last Year Count: 35 | 5-Year Average Count: 113.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 23.32%
Portland's per capita rate is -38% less than national rate.

-38%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 116.4 | Last Year Count: 96 | 5-Year Average Count: 79.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.18%
Portland's per capita rate is -59% less than national rate.

-59%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1727.8 | Last Year Count: 1018 | 5-Year Average Count: 1176 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.21%
Portland's per capita rate is 23% higher than national rate.

+23%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 48.5 | Last Year Count: 29 | 5-Year Average Count: 33 | Solved (5yr ave): 27.88%
Portland's per capita rate is 21% higher than national rate.

+21%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2010.5 | Last Year Count: 1149 | 5-Year Average Count: 1368.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.77%
Portland's per capita rate is 3% higher than national rate.

+3%

Income distribution in Portland, ME

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 36% more common than the national average, making up 4.3% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -11% less common than the national average, making up 15.6% of the population in Portland.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Portland is 36.71% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Portland is 31.86% higher than National Ave.)

3.2%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Portland is 8.58% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Portland is 18.01% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Portland is 9.42% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Portland is -7.65% less than National Ave.)

7.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Portland is 1.56% higher than National Ave.)

11%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Portland is 3.09% higher than National Ave.)

16.4%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Portland is 11.92% higher than National Ave.)

13.6%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Portland is 2.62% higher than National Ave.)

16.1%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Portland is -11.25% less than National Ave.)

15.6%

Education levels in Portland, ME

Colleges in Cumberland County

Name Type
University of Southern Maine University or College
The education level of Graduate Degree is 67% more common than the national average, making up 22.4% of the population. And the education level of Less Than Highschool is -46% less common than the national average, making up 5.8% of the population in Portland.

Less Than Highschool (Portland is -46.57% less than National Ave.)

5.8%

Highschool (Portland is -41.32% less than National Ave.)

14.3%

Some College (Portland is -13.35% less than National Ave.)

23.5%

Bachelors (Portland is 65.74% higher than National Ave.)

34%

Graduate Degree (Portland is 67.54% higher than National Ave.)

22.4%

College Or Above (Portland is 66.45% higher than National Ave.)

56.4%

Stem Degree (Portland is 0.69% higher than National Ave.)

42.8%

Socioeconimics in Portland, ME

In Portland, the Never Married percent is 30% higher than the national average, making up 44.4% of the population. And Unemployment Rate percent is -28% lower than the national average, making up 4% of the population.

Married (Portland is -13.5% less than National Ave.)

38.6%

Divorced (Portland is 0.67% higher than National Ave.)

12.3%

Never Married (Portland is 30.22% higher than National Ave.)

44.4%

Widowed (Portland is -13.09% less than National Ave.)

4.6%

Home Ownership (Portland is -21.4% less than National Ave.)

46.7%

Rent Burden (Portland is 16.45% higher than National Ave.)

34.9%

Labor Force Participation (Portland is 13.16% higher than National Ave.)

70.6%

Unemployment Rate (Portland is -28.86% less than National Ave.)

4%

Disabled (Portland is 2.59% higher than National Ave.)

12.3%

Poverty (Portland is 1.14% higher than National Ave.)

12.7%

Limited English (Portland is -27.55% less than National Ave.)

3.8%

Commute Time (Portland is -24.33% less than National Ave.)

19.5%

Health Uninsured (Portland is -14.85% less than National Ave.)

7%

Demograhics in Portland, ME

White (Portland is 31.38% higher than National Ave.)

83%

Black (Portland is -29.1% less than National Ave.)

9%

Asian (Portland is -36.44% less than National Ave.)

4%

Multiple (Portland is -56.55% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

Hispanic (Portland is -87.63% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Other (Portland is -88.32% less than National Ave.)

0.7%

Native (Portland is -72.95% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Portland is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Portland, ME

Age Under 10 (Portland is -20.75% less than National Ave.)

9.3%

Age 10 To 19 (Portland is -37.06% less than National Ave.)

8%

Age 20s (Portland is 42.9% higher than National Ave.)

19.5%

Age 30s (Portland is 36.88% higher than National Ave.)

18.3%

Age 40s (Portland is -2.68% less than National Ave.)

11.7%

Age 50s (Portland is -1.13% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 60s (Portland is 2.75% higher than National Ave.)

11.2%

Age 70s (Portland is -4.83% less than National Ave.)

6.2%

Age Over 80 (Portland is -1.55% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

General info in Portland, ME

County Name Cumberland
Population 220,807
Population Proper 68,063
Density 1195.5
Age Median 36.90 (Portland is -0.07% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.97 (Portland is -5.5% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 64.20 (Portland is 22.85% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 39,411.00 (Portland is 10.02% higher than National Ave.)
Home Value 342,241.00 (Portland is 7.88% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,278.00 (Portland is 3.37% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 34.90 (Portland is 16.45% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Portland and Cumberland County

Name Type County City
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office County Cumberland
Brunswick Police Department City Cumberland Brunswick
Cape Elizabeth Police Department City Cumberland Cape Elizabeth
Falmouth Police Department City Cumberland Falmouth
Gorham Police Department City Cumberland Gorham
Portland Police Department City Cumberland Portland
South Portland Police Department City Cumberland South Portland
Scarborough Police Department City Cumberland Scarborough
Westbrook Police Department City Cumberland Westbrook
Bridgton Police Department City Cumberland Bridgton
Cumberland Police Department City Cumberland Cumberland
Freeport Police Department City Cumberland Freeport
Yarmouth Police Department City Cumberland Yarmouth
Windham Police Department City Cumberland Windham
University of Southern Maine University or College Cumberland

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