Jefferson, ME is a small town located in Lincoln County with a population of just over 2,500 people. Despite its size, the town has seen a relatively high rate of crime in recent years. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Jefferson is 8.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Jefferson is 26.5, which is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. As context, this means that while the town may have a lower rate of violent crime, there is still a concern for property-related offenses. This could be attributed to the town's rural location and limited law enforcement resources. However, efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in Jefferson, such as community outreach programs and increased police presence.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jefferson violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson property crime is 26.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jefferson, Maine does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waldoboro, Maine. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waldoboro, Maine. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.