Skowhegan, ME Crime


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The town of Skowhegan, Maine has recently been struggling with high crime rates. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 17.8, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Skowhegan is significantly higher at 66.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Skowhegan are more likely to experience property crimes, such as theft and burglary, than the average American. The town's law enforcement and community members are working together to address these issues and improve safety for all residents. Despite these challenges, Skowhegan remains a tight-knit community with strong values and a determination to combat crime and create a safer environment for its residents.

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

Skowhegan violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Skowhegan property crime is 66.7. (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
Skowhegan, ME Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000149.8009.4140.55310842.94223.6243.5
2001168.40022.514658171291.44256269.5
200267022.311.233.53895.5625.13214.655.8
2003146.7090.333.822.64986.5925.13948.6112.8
2004112.7067.611.333.85430.41047.84337.545.1
2005213.70146.211.256.23936.6753.6313845
2006135.90343467.94324.7656.63622.845.3
2007135.2067.622.545.13605.2653.42884.267.6
2008182.811.48022.968.64433.8571.43736.7125.7
2009219.311.5115.423.169.33774.2657.93058.657.7
2010174.2069.746.558.14053673.63274.9104.5
2011209.611.6116.423.358.24867.3617.14063.8186.3
20122920163.558.470.16295.31226.34893.7175.2
2013210.80105.423.4825833.41007.44521.5304.6
2014281.8070.493.9117.45576.4774.84578.5223.1
2015249.30142.50106.84736.5415.54178.5142.5
2016283.90141.959.182.84376.6520.53773.482.8
2017218048.536.3133.33476.7569.42774.1133.3
20183040158.112.2133.83137.53772687.673
2019304.40121.724.3158.32422.7255.72069.697.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Madison, ME42.81,456.14,59262015
Fairfield, ME168.41,652.96,63482019
Clinton, ME360.5450.63,371102019
Oakland, ME111.2953.06,253132019
Pittsfield, ME25.0600.23,999132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Madison, ME42.81,456.14,59262015
Fairfield, ME168.41,652.96,63482019
Clinton, ME360.5450.63,371102019
Oakland, ME111.2953.06,253132019
Pittsfield, ME25.0600.23,999132019

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