Augusta, ME Crime


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Augusta, ME has a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the US average. According to the given background information, the rate of violent crime in Augusta is at 26.8, while the national average is 22.7. This indicates that there is a significant problem with violent crime in Augusta. Additionally, the property crime rate in Augusta is at 66.8, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This suggests that the city also struggles with theft, burglary, and other property-related offenses. These statistics highlight the severity of the crime situation in Augusta, and steps need to be taken to address and reduce these rates.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Augusta violent crime is 26.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Augusta property crime is 66.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Augusta, ME Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Hallowell, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Gardiner, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Winthrop, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
Monmouth, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Richmond, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
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Lewiston, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock262019
Auburn, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock292019
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Falmouth, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482019

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We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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